Hitch Professional

Uhaul; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance & Prescription plans

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Gym Reimbursement Program

Discounts on Apple products

Job summary

U-Haul is seeking a Hitch Service Technician in Poughkeepsie, NY to assist customers with towing options and install the right tow package for their vehicles. The role requires a valid driver's license, basic wiring and hand/power tool experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour plus eligible bonuses and benefits. U-Haul offers career stability, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package including health

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Understand and explain U-Haul's towing packages.
• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U-Haul customers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in ongoing education through U-Haul University.

Skills

Driver's license

Wiring

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

United States This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

Compensation Range: $16.00 to $18.00 Hourly

Location:
2560 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, New York 12603 United States of America

U-Haul is seeking a hard-working, knowledgeable person for the position of Hitch Service Technician. Hitch Service Technicians work in U-Haul Moving and Storage Center lots to provide outstanding service to customers using their advanced technical expertise.

Our motto is ' Hire Fast, Pay Fast .' We also offer a $100 hiring bonus ! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus , paid upon completion of U-Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1-2-3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores.

U-Haul Offers Hitch Service Technicians:

• Career stability
• Opportunities for advancement
• Mindset App Reimbursement
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible
• Life insurance
• MetLaw Legal program
• MetLife auto and home insurance
• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 24-hour physician available for kids
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Business travel insurance
• You Matter Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Program

Hitch Service Technician Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand and explain U-Haul's variety of towing packages
• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U-Haul customers.
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and the ability to maintain a good driving record
• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. ("U-Haul"), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.