Construction, Yard & Equipment Technician

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Voluntary Life (50% company contribution for first 2 years, then 75%) eligible after 90 days of employment.


• An additional $50,000 life insurance policy (paid by Cape Associates)


• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan


• Paid Family & Medical Leave through private insurer


• Employee Referral program


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Job Bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• Annual Safety Shoe/Tool Allowance


• Employee recognition programs

Responsibilities: 

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.  

• Clean, lubricate, and perform regular safety checks on equipment.  

• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.  

• Train new crew members in the safe operation of equipment.  

• Perform other construction duties as needed.  

• Observe the safe distribution of construction materials.  

• Promptly report all faults to the Construction Supervisor or Foreman.  

• Ensure sites are kept safe and clean.  

• Attend meetings and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.  

• Identify faults and troubleshoot equipment as required.  

• Assist the Warehouse Team on an as needed basis.  

Warehouse/Yard/Truck Driver Duties Include: 

• Assist with coordinating and transporting tools and equipment to job sites using non-CDL vehicles. Follow up on lost tools: Monitor condition of tools and note that in the system. 

• Job site trash removal 

• Trailering 

• Snow Plowing (light duty)

• Roll the parking lots once a week with magnet. 

• Help to clean, organize, and maintain two “Receiving” bays with bay floors to be always as clear as possible. 

• Dispose of roofing tar, contact cement, oil-based paints, and all hazardous building materials legally (Discourage return to shop of hazardous materials and paints) 

• Empty all office trashes in both locations once a day and as needed. 

• Perform small maintenance duties such as changing light bulbs, as needed, in all office buildings. 

• Maintain and clean snowplow(s) and gas grille. 

• Maintain and organize yard, parking areas, signs, receiving areas, dumpster, fences, racks, ladders, and tarps. 

• Manage toxic shed – check for container leakage and secure/lock at end of day. 

• Test and maintain sign and building lights and timer. 

• Receive and assist in unloading deliveries, checking in orders, and distributing to project managers, job sites, or store in warehouse. 

• Keep list of job surplus items in warehouse and yard that can be utilized/taken (i.e., insulation, extra windows/doors, appliances, flooring) and email to project managers on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. 

• Assist in counting of physical inventory monthly. 

Requirements:  

• Driver’s License, CDL – Class A optional, 2A HE Hoisting License, OSHA-10  


• Ability to operate light-duty trucks and trailers

• Must have strong communication skills  

• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to follow orders, especially under pressure.  

• Prior experience operating equipment

Competencies: 

• Communication Skills 

• Organizational Skills 

• Mathematical Skills 

• Technical Capacity 

• Thoroughness 

• Time Management 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 80 pounds.  

• Physically fit and able to perform various tasks that include standing, climbing, lifting, walking, reaching, crawling, etc.