Heavy Equipment Operator and Mechanic

Warehouse Services, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator and Maintenance Tech for our First Shift in Piedmont, SC.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loaders, excavators, and dump truck.
• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty equipment (dump trucks, dozers, loaders).
• Ensure that all forklift equipment is operating properly and safely.
• Operate all material handling equipment required.
• Ensure maintenance tasks throughout the facilities are completed according to schedule.
• Inspect and repair doors, dock plates, racking, and additional equipment.
• Inspect building and grounds; perform general building maintenance including dock levelers, racking, and lighting.
• Maintain forklift and building maintenance operational history by initiating and updating records.
• Perform building and equipment audits.
• Coordinate and track preventative maintenance.
• Initiate and schedule repairs.
• Perform repairs on equipment.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor and maintain battery maintenance.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Duties may require manual, clerical, and data entry skills.

Requirements

• Current CDL-A.
• Welding and electrical experience is required.
• Proven experience with various types of material handling equipment including forklifts, order pickers, and clamp trucks is a plus.
• Building maintenance experience including lighting, dock doors, and dock levelers.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must have a strong attendance record.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Forklift certified or able to obtain certification.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
• Technical courses and training a plus.

Benefits

• Performance reviews at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Profit Sharing/401k.
• Paid vacations, sick time, and holidays.
• Steel toe shoe reimbursement.
• $1500 sign-on bonus.

Pay

$60,000 per year.

Schedule

• 10-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Overtime available.