Fleet Support Technician

About the Company

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Core Values: Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

About the Role

The Fleet Support Technician is responsible for the general organization of the shop to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the fleet operations and related off-site locations. This person will work closely with the shop foreman/superintendent to facilitate the management of all aspects of the shop area, including occupational and environmental health and safety, maintenance, and possible minor repair of vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize the shop, including general maintenance and shop clean-up.
• Coordinate ordering, pickup, and distribution of parts for fleet.
• Lubricate and clean fleet equipment, apply decals, license plates, and registration.
• Safely transport fleet equipment across jobsites, yards, and internal shop locations; travel if needed.
• Code and submit all invoices with receipts to accounting.
• Load and unload material on/off delivery trucks or company vehicles.
• Clean and organize shop work area: sweep and clean work surfaces, store parts, empty and discard garbage.
• Keep all hazardous waste materials organized and clean.
• Operate power-driven equipment such as leaf blowers, weed trimmers, and forklifts to maintain the yard.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment as directed.
• Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies, and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment, PPE, responding to safety concerns, and taking appropriate action.
• Handle hazardous materials as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to maintain a clean, organized, and clutter-free shop.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule with minimal direction.
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record and no driving restrictions (Class A preferred).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
• Certified to operate a forklift and front-end loader (preferred).
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in heavy/highway construction, inventory skills, and mechanical inclination (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Often required to stand and walk for prolonged periods; reach with hands and arms; bend or twist.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and travel to various locations.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00 per hour. This pay range is competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K.
• Vacation accruals for all non-exempt employees in addition to ten paid company holidays.
• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.
• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.
• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.
• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Schedule

Full-Time, On-Site.

Additional Information

Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.