Maintenance Technician

US TARP INC; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

US TARP INC in South Haven, MI is looking for a proactive Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance inspections on equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will also transport products and handle deliveries safely and efficiently.

Requirements include a valid Chauffeur license, 5 years of relevant experience, and a focus on safety. The role involves both maintenance tasks and safe driving, ensuring all equipment and vehicles are in prime condition.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Chauffeur license and pass a medical exam.
• Ability to troubleshoot routing and traffic.
• Ability to detect problems and report effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance inspections and repairs on equipment.
• Transport products and handle deliveries safely and on time.
• Ensure company vehicle is in safe working condition.

Skills

DOT Physical

5 years of work-related experience

Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: South Haven, MI 49090. Job Shift: Day Shift.

Position Summary: Maintenance Technician responsible for proactively performing routine maintenance inspections and general maintenance of equipment, facility, and grounds. Responsible for transporting products and handling deliveries in a timely manner. Must follow traffic laws, correctly route vehicles, ensuring the vehicle is fueled and in safe working condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance such as inspecting drives, motors, belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, and performing preventive maintenance actions.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and detect problems.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments or electrical/electronic testing devices.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Inventory and requisition machine parts, equipment, and supplies to keep stock replenished.
• Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties, including snow removal.
• Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other building structure parts.
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment such as forklifts or passenger vehicles.
• Use the company vehicle for on‑time deliveries and pick‑ups.
• Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather conditions.
• Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
• Professionally represent the company in interactions with clients, vendors, and the public.
• Ensure vehicles are fueled, clean, and in good working order; report any maintenance concerns to the supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required DOT Physical, Medical Exam and Chauffeur license.
• 5 years of previous work‑related skill, knowledge, or experience.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record for auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to drive safely without distractions and troubleshoot routing and traffic.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate channels.
• Microsoft Office: Spreadsheet, Word, Calendar, and Internet browser skills.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear.
• Frequently walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to high or precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level usually moderate.

Safety

Follow all safety directives and protocols at all times and help identify potential hazards or violations that should be addressed to ensure personnel and facility safety are maintained.

Quality

Maintain a constant focus on quality assurance and continuous quality improvement in collaboration with the team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shur-Co LLC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.