Service Attendant
The Service Attendant maintains, prepares and inventories heavy rents, sales, and used equipment in the yard. This role requires a valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a CDL, proven customer service skills, and operation knowledge of light construction equipment. DOE $16.50-19.38.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Instructs customer on proper use and safety procedures. Loads and unloads machines on customer transportation.
• Maintains organization and appearance of the yard.
• Completes documents for shipping and receiving equipment.
• Inspects machines upon customer return for damage, abuse, fuel levels and all attachments.
• May assist other technicians with minor repairs or maintenance on returned machines.
• Washes, details, and touches up machines upon return as needed to maintain proper appearance.
• Completes final check of customer equipment before it leaves the yard.
• Steam cleans equipment and components on request; keeps steam-cleaning area clean and free of all debris.
• Maintains neat and organized attachment inventory.
• Delivers and picks equipment as needed.
• Maintains the tool room. Loans equipment to technicians. Inventories tools. Schedules repairs for tools with outside vendors.
• Assists with shop cleanup.
• Handles all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.
• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Works safely at all times. Adheres to all applicable safety policies. Complies with all company policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a Green Belt in support of Western State’s Six Sigma program.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Proven customer service skills.
• Knowledge and use of usage and operation of light construction equipment.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Associates Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Previous industry experience preferred.
• Excellent driving record and valid driver’s license required with the ability to pass CDL requirements.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods of time along with sitting, repetitive stair climbing, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment.
• Exposure to high noise level.
• Exposure to fumes.