Lead Setup Tech

WillScot • Kansas City, MO

11d

About The Position

The Lead Setup Tech performs the work involved in setting up and knocking down temporary buildings, including anchoring, blocking, leveling, seaming, building links and decks, installing skirting, and completing layout and footing work. The role also performs customer service work and modifications, including electrical and plumbing work, as assigned. The Lead Setup Tech directs the work of Set-Up Technicians and Set-Up Workers, with direct supervisory responsibility for no more than one employee.

The position completes customer and operational paperwork, maintains safe and compliant truck operation, arranges truck service and preventative maintenance with the service manager, and keeps tools and equipment in proper working condition. The role must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

A high school diploma or equivalent, a current valid license, and at least seven years of set-up and knockdown experience are required. Carpentry skills, familiarity with construction trades, communication skills, customer-facing ability, and the ability to direct others are also required. Previous management experience or experience working with other trades is preferred.

WillScot offers regular positions a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid time off, including company holidays; tuition reimbursement; and a retirement savings plan with company match. Many positions may also offer variable pay opportunities, such as commission, bonuses, performance rewards, or other incentives.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience or experience working with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Set up units, including anchoring, blocking and leveling; interior and exterior seaming; building links and decks; installing skirting; and performing layout and footing work.
• Knock down buildings, including building shipping walls, securing exterior walls, separating buildings, disconnecting utility and mate-line crossovers, securing items for shipment, cleaning the site, and removing installations such as blocks, steps, anchors, ramps, ABS pads, and steel piers.
• Perform service work for customer units on the road, 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 operation of trucks and complete pre-trip and DOT inspections before daily departure.
• Coordinate truck service and preventative maintenance with the service manager.
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition.
• Comply with 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 may include commission, bonuses, performance rewards, or other incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED