Maintenance Lead - 1st Shift

RJW Logistics Group; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to support the Maintenance Safety Manager. This role involves maintaining essential company equipment, ensuring safety standards, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility in scheduling is required, as this position may involve on-call duties. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years of maintenance experience required.
• Strong communication and problem resolution skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maintenance Safety Manager with vendors and mechanics.
• Maintain all company equipment including tractors and trailers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

General computer knowledge

Ability to work independently

Ability to be on-call

Education

High school or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose: This position will have the responsibility for assisting the Maintenance Safety Manager with vendors and RJW Transport contract mechanic in addition to maintaining all company equipment which includes tractors, trailers, forklifts, etc. This position will report to the shift supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• General computer knowledge.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to be on-call for responding to after-hour emergencies.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.

Qualifications:

• Maintenance: 2 years
• Plumbing: 2 years
• Electrical: 2 years
• Appliance repairs: 2 years

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school or equivalent.

Language Skills Sets:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.