Seasonal Yard and Fleet Technician - Illinois

Clarke; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke is hiring a Summer Yard and Fleet Technician in Roselle, IL. This role involves assisting mechanics with vehicle maintenance and working outdoors, perfect for individuals interested in mechanics, public health, and sustainability. The position offers competitive pay with benefits and a supportive work culture focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Paid volunteer time (Day of Caring)

Employee of the month recognition programs

401K with generous match

Paid time off

Paid internships

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License with excellent driving record.
• Required to pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture General Standards Exam (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in servicing fleet and small equipment.
• Maintain and clean Company trucks, vehicles, and equipment.
• Document inventory and operate equipment safely.

Skills

Effective communication

Mechanical inclination

Detail orientation

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clarke of Roselle, IL is seeking to hire a Summer Yard and Fleet Technician that will be responsible for assisting our team of mechanics who are servicing the fleet and small equipment used in the field. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about learning more about the field of mechanics, enjoys being part of a busy mechanic shop, and is interested in public health and sustainability, and enjoys working outdoors. If this sounds like the opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today!

WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY

This position starts at a competitive wage of $16/hr. and generally works 8AM-5PM or 9AM-6PM shift Monday-Friday (end times may vary based on business needs). The Yard and Fleet Technician works on average a 40+ hour work week and supports the summer seasonal operation (generally April-October).

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YARD AND FLEET TECHNICIAN

As a Yard and Fleet Technician, you will be responsible for assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of Company trucks/vehicles and other small equipment (i.e. ULV sprayers and ATV's). You love your daytime job as you get to be out of an office ensuring vehicles and equipment are performing optimally. You have excellent attention to detail and safety as you measure and dispense product, document inventory, and operate Company equipment. Lastly, you maintain the facility and fleet by cleaning, washing vehicles (inside and out), sweeping, taking out the recycling, and performing other duties as assigned.

ABOUT CLARKE

Clarke lives up to their company's mission to make communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. We are a global public health products and services Company who pioneers, develops, and delivers environmentally responsible mosquito control solutions to help prevent disease and control nuisances.

We are looking for employees who are passionate about sustainable living, caring for our planet and other people. We value the hard work and time that our team puts in. We have not forgotten that without them we could not be successful. We offer on-going training and support for all employees.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A YARD AND FLEET TECHNICIAN

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Possess a high school degree or equivalent with high school level math skills
• Communicate effectively in English in both written and verbal forms
• Have a valid Driver's License with an excellent driving record
• Be able to sit and drive a vehicle for extensive amounts of time
• Be mechanically inclined and able to lift approximately 50 pounds
• Required to pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture General Standards Exam (training provided)
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and/or occasional weekends
• Cross training and working on other crews will be required
• Capable of using handheld electronic devices

Are you a problem-solver? Do you have the desire to be involved in public health? Does working with mechanical equipment excite you? Are you attentive to detail? Do you know how to work handheld technical devices including smartphones, GPS, and systems applications? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

BENEFITS

Our positions are fantastic resume builders, and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture! Benefits include spending your days outdoors in nature, rehire pay increases, paid volunteer time (Day of Caring), employee of the month recognition programs, paid internships, employee referral bonuses, a free employee assistance program, 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match and paid time off.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for the Yard and Fleet Technician job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.