SHOP ASSISTANT - CAL

Cal-Line Equipment•Livermore, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cal-Line Equipment is looking to hire an experienced Shop Attendant to join our growing team. We specialize in vegetation management equipment, catering to the arborist industry and are the largest dealer in the world for Bandit Industries’ market leading product line of woodchippers, stump grinders and whole-tree chippers. We have six locations across the Western U.S. including locations in California, Oregon, and Washington. In addition, we are a leader in promoting education within our industry, conducting seminars ranging from safety, operations and maintenance and bugs and disease. The key to our success has been our people. And that’s still true today. Every team member is extremely knowledgeable about our products and the tree industry. Whether it’s parts, service, or sales, we know what our customers need because we know what they do. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial company with many opportunities for advancement and professional development. We are looking for highly talented individuals with high ambition and a desire to advance their career and grow into more senior roles as their abilities allow. The shop assistant is an integral role in the strength and performance of the dealership and is a perfect steppingstone for someone looking to expand their skills in maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. On the job training for skills such as welding/torching, electrical and hydraulic repair is offered for candidates with mechanical aptitude and a great attitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous customer service experience preferred
Experience in the equipment rental or construction industry and/or related field preferred
Positive attitude
Excellent verbal communication
Professional and clean appearance
Valid Driver's License
Able to communicate effectively with customers
An ability to function well as part of a team
Diligent attention to safety

Responsibilities

Resharpening of knives using precision grinding equipment
Loading/unloading equipment for customers and drivers
Upon unloading equipment, checking for damage to equipment
PDI of new machines
Refueling of gasoline or diesel, oil, water levels for equipment, pressure washers, and forklifts
Assisting in the cleaning of equipment and trucks to prepare for delivery.
Repair and maintenance of machines starting with oil changes and progressing as skillset increases
Use of high-pressure washers for cleaning of equipment
Checking hour meters on equipment for use
Cleaning the service and parts bays and yard by sweeping shop floors, rearranging rental equipment, or using a pressure washer to clean the yard.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Parts or Service Manager and any Cal Line Equipment, Inc. Manager