Equipment & Yard Maintenance Technician

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. in Southfield, MI, seeks a dedicated Utility Person to support site operations, assist with loading and unloading equipment, perform basic maintenance, and help keep the yard clean and organized.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with technical training, a Class B CDL, strong communication, safety awareness, and a professional demeanor. Prior equipment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through a high school education with technical training.
• Entry level position with technical or farming equipment background would be a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must have and be able to maintain a Class B CDL.
• Ability to conduct self in a professional manner at all times.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening.
• Product Knowledge would be a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Site maintenance including cleaning machines, so they are neat in appearance and arranging equipment in yard in proper order by classification.
• Minor facilities repair and maintenance.
• Equipment check-in.
• Basic machine maintenance (i.e. check & change oil).
• Trash collection and removal.
• Minor equipment assembly.
• Keep equipment clean and organized on the yard.
• Keep wash bay and yard clean and professional looking at all times.
• Keep parts room clean, organized, and professional looking at all times.
• Keep grass cut and trash picked up around the yard.
• Clean and prepare equipment to be serviced and repaired.
• Grease, lube, and service equipment as assigned.
• Pick up parts and supplies as needed.
• The deadline, service line, and equipment staging areas are to be kept clean and organized at all times.
• Deliver and pick up equipment as assigned.
• Equipment delivery pick up tickets and condition reports are to be completed on all equipment.
• Notify management of all inoperable equipment.
• Complete any and all special assignments or projects from the branch manager in a timely manner.
• Deliver and pickup equipment in a safe and timely manner.
• Check equipment fuel, fluid levels and proper operations before loading.
• Rental contract, pickup tickets and damage tickets are to be filled out completely, legibly and signed by proper personnel.
• Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of equipment at the time of delivery.
• Notify manager of damaged equipment.
• Contact sales coordinator after each delivery.
• Maintain service vehicles and shop equipment to present a clean and professional appearance.
• Storage of equipment and vehicles in appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage.
• Act as a mentor and leader to new employees to the Utility Person position.
• Safety
• Keep the shop and equipment staging areas clean and free of clutter.
• Don’t violate safety policies or rules.
• Don’t drive any equipment that you are not trained and authorized to drive.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Use defensive driving principles.
• Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Class B CDL

Job description

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. in Southfield, MI, seeks a dedicated Utility Person to support site operations, assist with loading and unloading equipment, perform basic maintenance, and help keep the yard clean and organized.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with technical training, a Class B CDL, strong communication, safety awareness, and a professional demeanor. Prior equipment experience is a plus.