Delmar IA, Shop Assistant

Delmar IA, Shop Assistant*

Job Function:

Supports the service department by preparing equipment for delivery/pickup, sale, or demonstration purposes.  Transports equipment for delivery or pickup.  Responsible for ground maintenance. 

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for cleaning the inside and outside of all equipment in preparation for delivery/pickup, sale, or demonstration purposes.
• Assists Service Specialists with setup of equipment and repairs.
• Responsible for ground maintenance including mowing, snow removal, snow shoveling, etc.
• Picks up and delivers equipment, parts, and supplies for customers and between store locations.
• Maintains records of pick up and deliveries and obtains necessary signatures and receipts.
• Maintains assigned trucks and related equipment in good repair.
• Moves equipment on display as requested.
• Cleans shop area and wash bay area.

Additional Responsibilities

Other responsibilities as assigned.

*Safety Sensitive Position

Delmar IA, Shop Assistant Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including health, dental, vision, & life)
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement
• PTO & Holiday Pay (starts on day one)

Delmar IA, Shop Assistant*

Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must have driving record well enough for insurance purposes.
• Knowledge of basic equipment maintenance preferred.
• Basic ability to operate vehicles, tools and equipment used within the dealership.
• Basic ability to assemble machinery components and to follow manufacturer’s pre-delivery instructions.
• Ability to communicate, work and get along well with others.
• Ability to work independently and to get the job completed within the time allotted.
• Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or transfer a maximum of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to twist, turn, reach, push, pull, lift and bend.
• Must have good eye, hand and foot coordination for operating equipment.
• Must have good eyesight (20/20 or corrected to such).
• Must have good hearing - well enough for safety purposes.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to adapt to climate changes - hot summers/cold winters, humidity changes, rain, snow, etc.
• Environmental conditions may be dusty, dirty, wet, etc.

Hazards:

• Exhaust fumes from equipment in enclosed areas.
• Noise level from equipment can be high.
• Agricultural Chemicals will require the use of safety/protective equipment.

*Safety Sensitive Position

Job Specific Physical Demands: 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 regularly required to walk, set, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.