Shop Assistant

Major Areas of Focus

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance & Mechanical Support

• Assists Mechanics and Lead Mechanics with day‑to‑day shop duties


• Performs light PM services, including:
  
  
  
  • Checking fluids
  
  
  • Changing air filters
  
  
  • Basic lubrication
  
  
  • Battery checks
  
  
  • Simple inspections
  
  
  
  


• Performs minor mechanical repairs under supervision


• Supports fabrication work (grinding, cutting, prep tasks)


• Cleans equipment, attachments, and small machines


• Prepares units for service deployment or return

Shop Organization & Facility Cleaning

• Keeps the shop floor clean, organized, and free of hazards


• Organizes tools, hoses, hardware, and supplies


• Manages storage areas, bins, parts shelves, and supply rooms


• Empties trash, maintains cleanliness of equipment bays, and improves shop layout

Inventory & Parts Support

• Assists with inventory counts, stocking, labeling, and parts organization


• Helps with receiving parts and checking them against purchase orders


• Tracks shop supplies and alerts Mechanics or Lead Mechanics when inventory is low

Fleet Movements & Driving

• Drives company vehicles to support intercompany fleet transfers


• Transports vehicles between Service Centers and the Home Office


• Assists with fueling, staging, parking, and vehicle organization


• Follows all company driving policies and insurance underwriting requirements

• Follows all safety rules, PPE requirements, and shop protocols


• Maintains situational awareness in active shop and yard environments


• Reports equipment issues, hazards, or unsafe conditions immediately


• Strives for zero preventable accidents

Training & Skill Development

• Learns mechanical, diagnostic, and equipment‑handling skills from the mechanic staff


• Follows instructions carefully and demonstrates capacity to develop technical abilities


• Provides support for field personnel regarding minor equipment handling (as trained)

Image Compliance

• Maintains a clean and professional personal appearance


• Maintains an organized and professional shop environment and support vehicle

General Qualifications

• Strong interest in mechanical work, fleet maintenance, or equipment repair


• Ability to follow detailed instructions and ask questions when uncertain


• Reliable, self‑motivated, and capable of working independently or as part of a team


• Able to use a smartphone for communication, documentation, and photo capture


• Fluent in spoken and written English due to safety and technical needs


• Valid driver’s license required


• Able to pass:
  
  
  
  • Illicit drug test
  
  
  • Criminal background check
  
  
  
  


• Complies with confidentiality, business ethics, and all regulatory requirements

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Works in active shop environments around moving vehicles and equipment


• May work outdoors in all weather conditions (0°F – 95°F)


• Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.


• Frequent bending, kneeling, twisting, and standing for extended periods


• May work near mechanical lifts, tools, chemicals, or noisy environments


• Occasional extended shifts or overtime may be required based on operational needs

Position Type

• Full‑time or Part‑time opportunities available


• Work location disclosed at job offer

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