Hybrid Shop Assistant/Delivery Driver/Parts Runner bei HM REPAIRS AND SERVICES, LLC

Description

The Shop Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the heavy-duty repair shop, including sweeping, mopping, and restocking supplies while ensuring compliance with safety regulations for waste disposal. They provide essential support to technicians by fetching tools, and preparing vehicles through washing and conducting basic pre-inspection tasks. The role involves adherence to safety protocols to create a hazard-free work environment, performing routine maintenance on shop tools and equipment, and reporting malfunctions. Additional duties include running errands to pick up or deliver parts, transporting vehicles, and assisting with basic maintenance tasks such as fluid checks and tire pressure adjustments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shop Organization and Cleanliness
• Sweep, use floor scrubber, and maintain general shop cleanliness, including organizing tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Empty trash and dispose of hazardous waste according to safety regulations.
• Organize and restock supplies, such as rags, oil, and chemicals.
• Assisting Technicians
• Fetch tools and supplies for technicians as needed to support their workflow.
• Help with the removal or installation of tires, fluids, and smaller components under supervision.
• Vehicle Preparation
• Wash, clean, and prepare trucks and trailers before and after repair work.
• Conduct basic pre-inspection tasks, such as checking fluid levels and visual inspections.
• Safety and Compliance
• Follow safety procedures to ensure a hazard-free working environment, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep work areas clear and organized to prevent accidents and hazards.
• Comply with environmental regulations for the disposal of fluids and materials.
• Equipment Maintenance
• Perform routine maintenance on shop tools and equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn parts.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety issues to shop foreman.
• Errands and Deliveries
• Pick up parts, tools, and equipment to and from suppliers or customers as required.
• Transport vehicles within the shop premises or to external locations as authorized.
• Basic Maintenance and Repairs
• Inspect and top off fluids, check tire pressure, and assist with routine vehicle maintenance.

Requirements

Key TRAITS for Optimal Performance:

• Decision Making & Risk Orientation: The ability to make some decisions with some unknowns - and occasional risk, or to exercise independent judgment (within accepted guidelines) and the ability to be personally accountable for achieving important goals and objectives. An ability to initiate decisions which may impact the work, priorities, and activity of others. An ability to manage the risk of outcomes which regularly impact your personal results or organizational results.
• Relationships & Communication: An ability to regularly concentrate on analytical activities and occasionally interact with others to accomplish tasks. An ability to communicate specialized facts and information in a straightforward manner and an almost equal combination of ability to provide analytical and technical information and to demonstrate some persuasiveness to influence others.
• Proactiveness: The ability to work with familiar people and perform expected, known activities while also dealing with distractions and unexpected situations. The need to carry out work activities that require both some degree of steadiness and consistency, as well as being responsive to deadlines and target dates.
• Structure: The need to adopt a hands-on approach to most assignments with the occasional requirement to delegate some tasks to others. The ability to follow necessary guidelines while also being able to handle some situations where they do not apply.
• Versatility: For the most part, working with familiar people and tasks; with few unusual circumstances, there is less requirement to handle stressful situations or to make considerable behavioral changes for sustained periods.
• Emotive-Logical Orientation: A more objective and logical thinking approach in dealing with others and issues and the ability to manage one's emotions in interactions.
• Innovativeness: Some practical, common-sense departures from established approaches but usually within the parameters of the outcomes of the job requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: All relevant experience will be considered. Experience repairing heavy-duty equipment highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using hand tools.
• Licenses and Compliance: Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred, ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing, and a pre-employment background check.