Utility Worker, Union - Service / Yard

MacAllister Machinery Co.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. seeks an entry-level Utility Person responsible for site maintenance, equipment cleaning, and safe loading/unloading of equipment.

You will support yard organization, wash bay upkeep, and parts room cleanliness while assisting with basic mechanical tasks and routine checks. The role requires a high school diploma with technical training and a valid Chauffeur's license, along with strong communication and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• High school education with technical training is typical.
• Entry level with technical or farming equipment background is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Chauffeur's license.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening.

Responsibilities

• Site maintenance: clean machines and arrange equipment by classification.
• Minor facilities repair and maintenance.
• Basic machine maintenance such as oil checks and changes.
• Trash collection and removal; keep yard clean and organized.
• Keep wash bay and parts room clean and professional.
• Deliver and pickup equipment as assigned; complete tickets and reports.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Professional demeanor

Mentor / leadership to new staff

Education

High school diploma with technical training

Valid Chauffeur's license

Job description

Position duties include but are not limited to minor facility maintenance and upkeep, trash removal, equipment check-in, minor equipment assembly, basic mechanical duties on machine, and assisting with the loading and unloading of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Site maintenance includes cleaning machines, so they are neat in appearance and arranging equipment in yard in proper order by classification.
• Minor facilities repair and maintenance.
• Basic machine maintenance (i.e., check & change oil).
• Trash collection and removal.
• Keep equipment clean and organized in the yard.
• Keep the wash bay and yard clean and always looking professional.
• Keep parts room clean, organized, and always looking professional.
• 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 always organized.
• 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 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 contracts, 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 the 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.
• Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use.

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 be able to obtain and maintain a valid Chauffeur's license.
• Ability to always conduct self in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and listening.
• Product Knowledge would be a plus.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of thejobmay change as necessitated by business demands.

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).