JOB PURPOSE
ROMCO & Sierra Machinery is currently seeking a dependable Maintenance/Make Ready Associate to join the team supporting the Artesia, NM branch. We sell and support products from Volvo (motor graders, wheel loaders, articulated haul trucks, excavators, backhoe loaders, and skid steer loaders), Hitachi (excavators, mining shovels, and rigid haul trucks), Ingersoll Rand (compaction and road development equipment), Blaw Knox (asphalt pavers), Waldon (paving sweepers), and GOMACO (concrete paving technology).
The Maintenance/Make Ready Associate will be responsible for the make-ready of machinery, including operation of a pressure washer and transferring machines to and from the yard. The Maintenance/Make Ready Associate also performs routine building and lawn maintenance duties as assigned by the Shop Foreman, Service Manager, and/or Branch Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive equipment on yard
- Monitor third-party freight companies coming on to and leaving the yard
- Work with Service Manager and Shop Foreman to set priorities for make-ready of machinery
- Conduct yard inventory and update hour meter readings
- Safely clean machinery using pre-established guidelines for washrack area – using water hose only, no scraping with equipment
- Keep washrack area clean and free of debris
- Perform maintenance on holding tank, etc, as necessary
- Monitor and perform maintenance to water recycling system and sprinkler functions
- Perform litter pickup daily in the shop, yard and on the grounds
- Keep central area between buildings clear of mud and debris
- Sweep shop and surrounding areas
- Minor repairs in the office and shop
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Clerical - touch typing, filing, data entry, basic spreadsheet, e-mail, fax
- Organizational - organize and prioritize tasks, work on schedule with deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven customer relation skills
- Mechanical Aptitude - broad knowledge of construction machinery
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 2 years of hands-on, related experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be alert and is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a shop and outdoor environment. Operational hours can be from 7:00am to 5:00pm with occasional needs outside standard business hours to accommodate meetings, training, and projects. Some travel may be required. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and mobile devices. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $0.01 - $99.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Artesia, NM 88210: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person