Job purpose

The Assistant Shop Superintendent should be a dependable, dedicated, and motivated individual with great leadership skills who is seeking a job with diverse work from day to day. They are responsible for assisting the shop superintendent with managing the shop as well as performing mechanic duties.

Duties and responsibilities

• Leadership of shop personnel
• Assisting the Shop Superintendent with daily duties
• Basic electrical and hydraulic knowledge
• Analyzing and diagnosing (troubleshooting) equipment malfunctions or failures
• Complete preventative maintenance and repairs on all company construction equipment and vehicles
• Use diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices to determine required repairs
• Effectively read and understand equipment schematics
• Order necessary parts to repair the equipment
• Using hoists and hand tools and will examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Assist in maintaining company property
• All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of heavy-duty or truck mechanic experience
• Minimum of five years of general mechanic experience
• Possess a valid driver s license (Class A or B CDL Preferred)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment

Working conditions

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures
• Exposures to fumes, dust, odors, chemicals, fuels, oils, heights, and loud noises
• Work an average of 60 hours per week during the construction season
• Work an average of 45 hours per week during the winter

Physical requirements

• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments
• Standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of specialized tools and equipment
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally
• Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 50 pounds

This is a full-time, year-round, hourly position. Benefits include health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, 401K with company match, Employee Assistance Program, and other cafeteria benefits.

Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position.