Maintenance Shop/Mobile Mechanic

Description

Let’s share a little about FBS and then we welcome you to apply:

• We are so proud to be 100% Employee Owned. We hire owners, not employees! This means that employees earn ownership in our company through their work and build their net worth based on the company’s change in value over time. Once eligible, you start your journey to ownership with an annual gift of stock averaging 17% of what you make each year! 
• For our sixth consecutive year, we ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in Idaho.
• Franklin Building Supply is a lumber and building material company that has been in business for more than 45 years. We have locations spread across Idaho and one in Nevada.
• We supply just about everything besides plumbing and electrical to build homes. Our focus is on serving professional home builders. Along with providing materials, we install a wide range of products including framing, overhead doors, insulation, gutters, siding, and more. We also manufacture some products including trusses, cabinets, doors, and granite countertops.
• Our company is full of outstanding people who have been working for Franklin Building Supply for 10, 20, or 30 years. We’re working harder than anyone else in our market to get better every day, adding value for customers and improving the value of our company for our employee-owners.
• We are committed to working safer, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before. We are investing significantly in tools, equipment, training, and positions like this to help our team reach its potential.
• Along with competitive compensation, we offer competitive benefits that would be expected including medical/Rx, vision and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, disability & life insurance, etc.

Primary purpose: Service company trucks and forklifts at Jerome shop as well as at other company locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Equipment and Vehicle Servicing:

• Service and repair company trucks and forklifts, ensuring adherence to established standards and specifications.
• Utilize hand and power tools effectively to perform maintenance tasks.
• Follow up to ensure all maintenance and repair work is completed correctly and meets quality standards.

Safety Compliance and Inventory Management:

• Comply with established company safety and operating rules and procedures.
• Inventory parts are maintained and used in the shop facility, ensuring adequate stock levels for ongoing operations.

Maintenance and Record Keeping:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment and vehicles as needed, keeping detailed written records of all maintenance and repair activities for billing purposes.

Work Environment and Collaboration:

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment to protect self and others.
• Collaborate with counterparts in other maintenance shops to streamline processes and share best practices.

Customer Service and Communication:

• Work with individual operators to understand and resolve complaints and concerns regarding vehicle/equipment maintenance and operation.
• Effectively communicate with customers and coworkers, providing accurate, meaningful, courteous, and timely responses to questions or concerns.

Travel and Flexibility:

• Must be able to travel overnight to other locations as required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems, gas engines, diesel engines, electrical systems, drive trains, and various hand tools.
• Ability to learn to operate all types of vehicles and equipment and possess a master tool set.
• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other related state and federal regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts.

Computer Skills and Education:

• Basic typing, writing skills, and computer competency.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of a one-year degree in heavy truck and/or equipment mechanics at the vocational level.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in heavy truck and forklift mechanics in the field is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment to personal development and staying current within the field of work.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and multitask with finesse.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a company-acceptable driving record.