Shop Technician

Overview

The Shop Technician provides timely completion of repairs and maintenance to various construction equipment and machinery within the shop at Ascendum Branch locations, according to established procedures, while maintaining good working relationships with customers and co-workers.

• Repair and service machinery for complete customer satisfaction.
• Maintain, safely operate, and care for company-owned tools and equipment per company requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all safety training, product training, and service department goals.
• Complete assigned work with minimal re-work.
• Order parts and materials through Ascendum Parts to complete work assignments.
• Ensure all company safety requirements are followed at all times.
• Complete all required paperwork and maintain records/photos/other materials as required (e.g., time clocking or collection records, SOC reports).
• Maintain shop and yard cleanliness.
• Promptly report any unsafe conditions, including those related to tools, the facility, or employee actions.
• Adhere to instruction/direction of supervisor.
• Seek formal and informal performance assessments, including performance versus expectations.
• Actively participate in required training, development programs, and electives as suits one’s needs.
• Respond positively to other duties that may be assigned within the scope of the job.

• Experience and/or
  
  Education:
  
  Technical school completion in appropriate field.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use the equipment and software required; knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong customer and coworker communication; approachable and friendly demeanor.
• Knowledge of safe job practices and regulations related to OSHA, MSHA, and Ascendum Machinery requirements.
• Aptitude for repairing, troubleshooting, and servicing equipment in changing environments.
• Mechanical knowledge of tools and mechanical work for repairing equipment.
• Above-average knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, diesel engines.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to raise issues promptly.
• Good verbal and written communication; ability to document work clearly and concisely.
• Customer orientation toward service and building relationships.
• Ability to work hours aligned with branch needs, including extended days as needed.
• Must possess own set of tools for repairing equipment.

• Regularly able to talk or hear; sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Able to kneel, stoop, bend, climb, and crawl without restrictions.
• Continuous use of wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in varying indoor/outdoor environments with various terrain.
• Ascendum Machinery will provide reasonable accommodation to meet the Physical Demands of the job if requested and deemed necessary.