Lead Setup Tech

WillScot•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Lead Setup Tech performs setup and knockdown work for temporary buildings and portable units, including anchoring, blocking, leveling, seaming, building links and decks, installing skirting, and completing layout and footing work. The role also performs customer-unit service work, including skirting, electrical, and plumbing work, and carries out customer modifications as assigned by the branch manager. The Lead Setup Tech completes daily customer and operational paperwork and maintains safe, roadworthy trucks, including pre-trip and DOT inspections and coordination of truck service and preventative maintenance. The role maintains tools and equipment, complies with applicable laws and regulations, and directs the work of Set-Up Technicians and Set-Up Workers, with direct supervisory responsibility for no more than one employee.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to deal with customers, salespeople, and other contractors.
  • Current, valid license.
  • Minimum of 7 years of setup and knockdown experience.
  • Carpentry skills and familiarity with construction trades.
  • Ability to direct others.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous management experience.
  • Experience working with other trades.

Responsibilities

  • Set up units, including anchoring, blocking, leveling, interior and exterior seaming, building links and decks, installing skirting, and completing layout and footing work.
  • Knock down buildings by preparing shipping walls, securing exterior walls and shipment items, separating buildings, disconnecting utility and mate-line crossovers, cleaning the site, and removing installations such as blocks, steps, anchors, ramps, ABS pads, and steel piers.
  • Perform service work on customer units in the field, including skirting, electrical work, and plumbing work.
  • Perform customer modifications as assigned by the branch manager.
  • Complete daily paperwork, including customer-signed lease agreements, inspection sheets, setup advice, and driver logs, and submit it to the appropriate manager.
  • Maintain safe truck operation; complete pre-trip and DOT inspections before daily departure and coordinate truck service and preventative maintenance with the service manager.
  • Maintain the proper working condition of tools and equipment.
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Direct the work of Set-Up Technicians and Set-Up Workers.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off, including company holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Variable pay opportunities, which may include commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs
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