Rice Companies is looking for a Temporary Shop Assistant to join the team at our Sauk Rapids, MN, location! The Shop Assistant is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain equipment, and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance skills including mechanical repair, welding, carpentry, and fabrication. Also requires mobilization of equipment, materials, and tools to various project locations. 

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance (30%):

• Transport various vehicles for inspections and maintenance, as directed.
• Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Mobilization of Equipment and Materials (40%):

• Mobilize tools and equipment to and from various construction sites.
• Scheduling and tracking delivery and pickup of both owned and rented/leased equipment along with materials to projects and verify associated project billing as needed.

Location Maintenance and Inventory (30%):

• Maintain overall inventory of all shop tools, consumables, equipment, and material inventories.
• Clean and organize the shop, boneyard, office and property areas to ensure they are safe and free from debris and other hazards.
• Operate equipment to maintain property to include snow/ice removal and grass/landscaping.

Qualifications:

• A self-starting, highly motivated, and goal-oriented individual.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Possess the ability to schedule and multi-task in an office/traveling environment.
• Comfortable working in outdoor and indoor environments.
• Must be able to frequently lift 40-50 pounds up to waist level and assist in lifting 50-80 pounds with assistance from co-workers. Must be able to complete tasks that require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, or balancing.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.
• Valid Commercial driver’s license (CDL) and insurable to operate Rice Companies vehicles.
• Fork-truck, Telehandler, Aerial Lift, Scissor Lift certifications.
• Construction experience to include welding/fabrication, carpentry, steel erection, and/or concrete.
• Working knowledge of DOT requirements in relation to commercial fleet regulations and permitting.
• Mechanical knowledge or experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, light and heavy trucks, or construction equipment.
• Experience in fleet maintenance practices in relation to work orders, PM (Preventative Maintenance) reporting, repairs, and scheduling.
• Flexibility in hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, or overnight work/travel.

Benefits:

With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that’s second to none.

• Medical and Dental Insurance (Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
• Life Insurance
• 401K w/Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Career Training and Development

Successful candidates will be subject to post-offer, pre-employment screenings which may include:

• DOT Medical Card exam
• Position based Fitness for Duty exam
• Non-DOT drug screening
• Criminal Background Check

Basic Tools are required to be supplied by each individual field employee.

Rice Companies supplies all power tools, shirts, and safety equipment.