Light Duty Mechanic

Wulfenstein Construction Co., a division of Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc. is a 100% Employee Owned (ESOP) company that services projects of all sizes and scopes including commercial, industrial and public or private sector with superior materials, top-notch equipment and outstanding operators. Our services include Aggregate Productions, Asphalt Paving, installation and repair of Underground Utilities and site preparation with Subdivision Improvements.

We own, operate, and maintain our own fleet of trucks, earth movers, crushing asphalt and paving equipment.  

As a shop assistant your primary role is to help in the shop as directed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Works in the Shop/Warehouse handling shipping/receiving (parts/equipment)
• Performs light mechanic duties (repairs/maintains)
• Operates Forklift/Loader and associated equipment efficiently
• Maintains inventory control as required
• Ensures that all housekeeping items are maintain in a clean and order area
• Facilities based inspection (Safety/Environmental checklist)
• Performs commercial and non-commercial vehicle transport, delivery, and fueling as needed
• Performs pre-trip inspections on vehicles/equipment on a daily basis
• Performs steam cleaning such as vehicle and equipment washing
• Supports other personnel (mechanics/parts handlers)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor exposed to weather elements, noise, dust and temperature extremes (hot/cold)
• Ability to independently lift 50 – 75lb
• Ability to operate computer and/or other related equipment
• Ability to follow safe work practices and wear all required personal protection equipment for the task (safety glasses/shield, hardhat, safety boots and gloves)
• Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Must demonstrate effective decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions and deal with challenges/issues
• Must demonstrate strong ethics, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to absorb and retain formalized training
• Ability to work overtime if necessary.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight to perform work at other branches

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience performing light mechanical work on vehicles and heavy equipment
• Must have a valid driver license and acceptable driving record

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to visit job sites.  As such, possible job site risks could be encountered and physical demands of needed tasks could include:

• Use hands and fingers, feel, operate objects, tools, and controls;
• Reach and extend the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction;
• Regularly stand, hold, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, crouch, or crawl, and smell.
• Frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift 75 pounds; carry weight from floor level to waist level; also push/pull objects with similar force.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stamina and ability to visit PRS work sites, offices and provide multiple-hour or day long  training sessions.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.