Utility Worker, Union - Service / Yard

About the role

This position involves minor facility maintenance, equipment upkeep, and assisting with loading and unloading of machinery. It plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform site maintenance, including cleaning machines to ensure a neat appearance and arranging equipment in the yard by classification.
• Conduct minor facilities repair and maintenance.
• Handle equipment check-in and basic machine maintenance (e.g., checking and changing oil).
• Collect and remove trash.
• Assemble minor equipment.
• Keep equipment clean and organized in the yard, ensuring the wash bay and yard always look professional.
• Maintain a clean and organized parts room.
• Cut grass and pick up trash around the yard.
• Clean and prepare equipment for servicing and repairs.
• Grease, lube, and service equipment as assigned.
• Pick up parts and supplies as needed.
• Keep the deadline, service line, and equipment staging areas clean and organized.
• Deliver and pick up equipment as assigned, completing delivery/pickup tickets and condition reports for all equipment.
• Notify management of all inoperable equipment.
• Complete special assignments or projects from the branch manager in a timely manner.
• Deliver and pick up equipment safely and on time, checking fuel, fluid levels, and proper operations before loading.
• Fill out rental contracts, pickup tickets, and damage tickets completely, legibly, and ensure proper signatures.
• Demonstrate the safe and correct operation of equipment at the time of delivery.
• Notify the manager of damaged equipment and contact the sales coordinator after each delivery.
• Maintain service vehicles and shop equipment to present a clean and professional appearance.
• Store equipment and vehicles appropriately when not in use to prevent property damage.
• Act as a mentor and leader to new employees in the Utility Person position.

Safety

• Keep the shop and equipment staging areas clean and free of clutter.
• Adhere to all safety policies and rules.
• Do not operate equipment unless trained and authorized.
• Actively participate in safety meetings.
• Use defensive driving principles.
• Secure all unused chains and binders when not in use.

Requirements

• High school education with technical training.
• Entry-level position; technical or farming equipment background is a plus.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Chauffeur's license.
• Ability to conduct oneself professionally at all times.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Product knowledge is a plus.
• Strong customer service skills.