Mechanic Job at US LBM Holdings, LLC in Waukee

For more than 165 years, Gilcrest/Jewett has been known as Iowa's "home building headquarters" and operates six retail yard locations, along with a truss and component plant, serving the Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids metropolitan areas.

The Mechanic will conduct maintenance, as well as minor and major repairs to equipment including forklifts and trucks. Must possess the skill and ability to dismantle engines and make appropriate repairs.

What you will do

1. Maintain work area; maintain all equipment in a clean, safe working condition.
2. Follow all instructions and guidelines as outlined by direct supervisor.
3. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs as directed by direct supervisor.
4. Repair equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and established lockout/tag out procedures.
5. Maintain and complete all equipment records in neat and orderly fashion.
6. Assist in building maintenance projects as needed, such as building racks, repairing racking, running wire in all areas, plumbing, carpentry, or running errands.
7. Assist in cleaning the shop when needed.
8. Maintain tools and equipment in the safest manner possible; inspect equipment daily.
9. Perform extensive repairs as directed by direct supervisor and in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
10. Repair equipment in compliance with established safety, DOT, and other compliance monitoring agency procedures.
11. Monitor, maintain, and update warehouse equipment parts inventory as needed.
12. Train associates in warehouse equipment repair.
13. Comply with company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adhere to company's commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Additional training courses in related fields demonstrating extensive knowledge and skill may be necessary.

Experience Qualifications

• Less than 1 year of warehouse maintenance and vehicle background required.

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual preferred.
• Basic understanding of electronics, hydraulics, brakes, welding, and general maintenance.
• Additional knowledge of advanced electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, brakes, welding, and general maintenance may be required.
• Ability to operate a pallet jack, forklift, and rolling truck stock.

Licenses and Certifications

• Class A CDL License required upon hire.
• Forklift Certification required upon hire.

Gilcrest Jewett, a division of US LBM Holdings, LLC, is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.