Resident Aggregate Tech

Wage Range: $27.00/hr to $45.00/hr DOE

Take a peek at this video of our Aggregate Techs: Working at General as an Aggregate Tech

OVERVIEW:

This individual will operate a mobile service vehicle and travel to customer locations in Western North Dakota, to perform in-field, machinery diagnostics and repairs as required.  This individual must be able to perform quality work as efficiently and profitably as possible on aggregate equipment, work overtime, possibility of overnight stays and weekends on occasion. This individual will report to our Bismarck Branch, but can be based out of their residence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds knowledge of dealer supported product lines, service standards, and procedures


• Can perform field repairs and maintenance jobs with minimal supervision


• Basic testing knowledge of all machine systems


• Can repair and recondition all aggregate equipment components and systems


• Develops and employs diagnostic related reasoning skills


• Responsible for operating heavy construction equipment in a safe manner


• Assists in the collection of data necessary for efficient inventory control


• Attends local, regional, national service schools as requested


• Maintains a clean and safe working environment


• Maintains and cares for shop tools, equipment, and vehicles


• Completes all paperwork required for jobs


• Maintains close, positive working relationships with service, parts and administrative personnel


• Proficiently uses and understands Pedigree electronic logbook system


• Maintains DOT compliance


• May perform other duties as directed by the Service Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must share our Core Values: Do the Right Thing, Be Curious, Have Passion, and Be Innovative

• Has successfully completed the Aggregate Apprentice Program or has a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience


• Must have a Class A CDL


• Minimum welding/fabrication experience helpful


• Must have own hand tools, up to and including a ¾ drive set


• Works in an efficient and effective manner


• Contribution to departmental and product line goals


• Excellent customer service skills both internal and external as a representative of General Equipment


• Must have a positive mental attitude


• Organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects


• Must be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, and able to adapt to all forces around them – customers, suppliers, coworkers, and manufacturers


• Should have solid equipment and mechanical knowledge and strong diagnostic skills


• Able to work with minimal supervision


• Must be willing to travel as there may be occasional overnight field service work


• Requires the ability to maintain an insurable driving record

COMPANY BENEFITS: (*certain benefits are adjusted based on position)

• Health
  
  
  
  • FSA
  
  
  •  HSA w/ Employer Contributions
  
  
  
  


•  Dental


•  Vision


•  Life / AD&D / Critical Illness


•  401k + Company Match


•  PTO Accrual


•  Paid Holidays


•  Prescription Safety Glass Reimbursement


•  Safety Boot and Cold Weather Gear Reimbursement


•  Employee Assistance Program


•  Uniform/Clothing Allowance


• Annual Tool Allowance


•  Employee Events


•  Fuel Your Passion Reimbursement


•  Additional Job-Related Education and Trainings


•  Short/Long Term Disability – Employer Paid

NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 100+ pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50+ pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 20+ pounds


• Occasional to frequent walking or standing.


• Frequent and continual movement as follows, often several of movements simultaneously (i.e., handle while crouching, carry while kneeling):
  
  
  
  • Kneel (bend legs at knee, come to rest on knees)
  
  
  • Crouch/Squat (bend body down and forward, bending legs and spine)
  
  
  • Crawl (move on hands, knees, and feet)
  
  
  • Climb (ascend/descend ladders, stairs, ramp, or step up on or down from equipment/trailer)
  
  
  • Stoop (Bend downward and forward at waist)
  
  
  • Lift (raise or lower object > 25 pounds from one level to another)
  
  
  • Carry (transport an object)
  
  
  • Push (press with steady force, thrust objects forward, downward, outward)
  
  
  • Pull (drag or tug objects)
  
  
  • Turn/twist (move a body part in circular motion)
  
  
  • Bend (bend downward and forward by bending the spine at waist)
  
  
  • Reach (extend hands and arms in any direction)
  
  
  • Handle (seize, hold turn with hands)
  
  
  
  


• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers


• Hearing and speaking to exchange information


• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate equipment


• Consistently exposed to weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise

The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents. Supervisors or managers may ask job incumbents to perform other duties as needed and/or required.

Management has the right to revise this position description at any time. The position description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.