Yard & Mechanic Shop Assistant

Summary

Are you looking to start a hands-on career in a growing company? COST of Wisconsin is looking for a reliable, hard-working individual to join our team as a Yard and Mechanic Shop Assistant !

You’ll help keep our yard and shop running smoothly. You’ll support the team that includes the manager, logistics lead, and a mechanic by helping to organize tools and equipment, load/unload equipment and materials, and learn related processes in a fast-paced environment. If you like working with your hands and being part of a team, we’d love to meet you! We build dreams. See our work on COST .

What You’ll Do:

Assist the shop and yard teams, in logistics, maintenance, and other job aspects, as needed.

Clean up dirt and debris in work areas; perform general housekeeping and shop upkeep.

Check in and restock material and equipment.

Assist with loading and unloading items.

Maintain and organize the yard and storage areas, keeping tools, parts, and equipment easily accessible.

Drive a forklift (training provided).

Use hand tools (drills, saws); read a tape measure; may assist with minor repairs.

Work independently and as a team member; providing exceptional customer service.

Follow safety guidelines and company procedures.

What You Bring

Knowledge, Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license; DOT certified or ability to obtain same

Experience

Preferred: Two or more years of mechanic training/experience

Preferred: Knowledge of the construction industry and related equipment/tools

Combined experience and education will be considered

Skills, Abilities

Must demonstrate COST’s Core Competencies

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to learn to safely drive a forklift

Preferred: Ability to operate trucks and possibly other equipment, tools, automotive lifts, or hydraulic equipment (for purposes of repair and maintenance)

Able to pay significant attention to safety standards, procedures, and practices

Strong communication skills including reading, writing, presenting, and listening

Ability to respond rapidly and accurately

Able to prioritize work, especially repair issues; able to pivot due to changing demands

Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic

Ability to identify, explain, and solve problems on the fly

Organized and detail oriented

Physical

Use hands to handle or feel; stand, sit, walk, climb, balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear

Close, distant, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Lift 70 lbs. floor to waist, 90 lbs. waist to chest, 25 lbs. from chest to overhead; carry 50 lbs. for 50 ft.; push a 100 lb. wheeled cart for 100 ft.; and drag 50 lbs. for 100 ft.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in shop and storage yard settings with typical smells, sounds, and moderate to loud noise

Exposure to the outdoors, weather, usual airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts

If you're ready to work hard, develop your skills, and grow — apply today ! We offer competitive pay, steady work, and great benefits in a supportive and friendly environment.