Yard & Mechanic Shop Assistant

Summary

Are you looking to start a hands-on career in a growing company? COST of Wisconsin is looking for a reliable, hard-working individual to join our team as a Yard and Mechanic Shop Assistant!

You'll help keep our yard and shop running smoothly. You'll support the team that includes the manager, logistics lead, and a mechanic by helping to organize tools and equipment, load/unload equipment and materials, and learn related processes in a fast-paced environment. If you like working with your hands and being part of a team, we'd love to meet you! We build dreams.

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What You'll Do:

* Assist the shop and yard teams, in logistics, maintenance, and other job aspects, as needed.

* Clean up dirt and debris in work areas; perform general housekeeping and shop upkeep.

* Check in and restock material and equipment.

* Assist with loading and unloading items.

* Maintain and organize the yard and storage areas, keeping tools, parts, and equipment easily accessible.

* Drive a forklift (training provided).

* Use hand tools (drills, saws); read a tape measure; may assist with minor repairs.

* Work independently and as a team member; providing exceptional customer service.

* Follow safety guidelines and company procedures.

What You Bring

Knowledge, Education

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Strongly preferred: DOT certification

Experience

* Preferred:
Two or more years of mechanic training/experience

* Preferred:
Knowledge of the construction industry and related equipment/tools

* Combined experience and education will be considered

Skills, Abilities

* Must demonstrate COST's Core Competencies

* Mechanical aptitude

* Ability to learn to safely drive a forklift

* Preferred:
Ability to operate trucks and possibly other equipment, tools, automotive lifts, or hydraulic equipment (for purposes of repair and maintenance)

* Able to pay significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

* Strong communication skills including reading, writing, presenting, and listening

* Ability to respond rapidly and accurately

* Able to prioritize work, especially repair issues; able to pivot due to changing demands

* Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic

* Ability to identify, explain, and solve problems on the fly

* Organized and detail oriented

Physical

* Use hands to handle or feel; stand, sit, walk, climb, balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear

* Close, distant, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

* Lift 70 lbs. floor to waist, 90 lbs. waist to chest, 25 lbs. from chest to overhead; carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft.; push a 100 lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft.; and drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.

Work Environment

* Work is primarily performed in shop and storage yard settings with typical smells, sounds, and moderate to loud noise

* Exposure to the outdoors, weather, usual airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts

If you're ready to work hard, develop your skills, and grow - apply today! We offer competitive pay, steady work, and great benefits in a supportive and friendly environment.