Shop Assistant

About the role

Duke's is looking for a dependable and team-oriented Shop Assistant to support our fleet, warehouse, and shop operations based in Plymouth, MI. In this hands-on role, you'll help keep our equipment, vehicles, materials, and facilities organized, safe, and ready for our field crews. If you enjoy staying active, solving problems, and contributing to a team environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Abide by all safety policies and procedures, including wearing required PPE for your safety
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
• Organize inventory, supplies, and parts
• Review work orders and gather required materials and parts
• Pull and prepare materials for field crews
• Handle shipping, receiving, and inventory organization
• Pick up and deliver parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment locally
• Assist with cleaning, servicing, and preparing company vehicles and equipment
• Complete basic facility maintenance, repairs, and daily cleanup tasks including lifting of heavy objects, loading and unloading of parts, and parts and trucks washing/assembly
• Assist superintendents, technicians and operators as needed

Requirements

• Will abide by all safety policies and procedures, including wearing required PPE for your safety
• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (a chauffer's license is required in Michigan; CDL is a plus)
• Willing to undergo a background check, MVR check, pre-employment drug screen, and DOT physical for DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
• Previous experience working in a shop, warehouse, fleet, construction, or industrial environment preferred
• Familiarity with inventory management and equipment handling
• Willing to run errands as needed
• Able and willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
• Working knowledge of technology including smartphones, tablets, digital communication tools, and data entry
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with field crews
• Must be able to carry and lift 50 lbs. of equipment and tools from vehicle to problem area several times per day (may involve stairs and/or ladders)
• Can complete all job tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks
• Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options with HSA and FSA plans available
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental options available for purchase
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Safe Harbor 401K Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting in company match
• Company uniform and boot allowance
• PPE to keep you safe
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Career advancement opportunities with access to online learning
• Employee discounts program

Duke's is a Drug-Free Workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.