Techn Entry Level - Non-union - Asplundh Tree Expert

Description

Entry Level Maintenance Technician

***Entry Level position*** We will train you! – paid on-the-job training - Day shift schedules with OT.  As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform the change out of existing electric meters. Install module upgrades to gas meters and assume responsibility for the safe operation of a company vehicle, equipment, and tools. Perform up to standards within time frames outlined by the Field Supervisor and Project Manager. In addition, you will learn how to utilize the computer system to plan and complete your daily work.

Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: 

• $22.00 - $27.00 an hour based on experience. 
• Incentive Program

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) from day one
• Company Sponsored Retirement Plan after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance
• Vacation Time after one year of service
• Paid Holidays after 90 days

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Perform change out of existing electric utility meters and installation of module upgrades to gas meters.
• Weekday and Weekend shifts may be required. Overtime required.
• Identify and report to management all hazardous working conditions and specifically those that prohibit the safe exchange of meters.
• Commitment to customer service and responding to the needs of internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to read meters and willingness to learn to operate new equipment and implement new procedures.
• Ability to understand and obtain NY state required OQ i.e., #6 Inspecting for atmospheric corrosion, #70 Properties of natural gas, and #85 AOC of meter assembly.
• Strong directional skills: the ability to read and understand maps via GPS instruments and websites, i.e., Garmin’s, Google Maps, Waze, etc.
• Computer and smartphone literate.
• Ability to read maps and navigate in congested areas.
• Independently manage time and workload to meet deadlines.
• This is a minimum 40-hour workweek with Saturdays considered inclement weather make-up days.

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience preferred.
• Experience in the use of hand and power tools.
• 3+ years of driving experience with minimal non-moving violations.

License & Certifications:

• A Valid Driver's License is required.
• Driving Record clear of major moving violations.

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness to travel through the week is preferred. 
• Lodging is provided by the company.

Physical Requirements:

• Rare: (less than 10%): squatting, depth-perception, color-vision, crawling, pushing, pulling, seeing distance, climbing ladders, balancing, gripping.
• Occasional: (up to 33%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, sense-of-touch, manual-dexterity, lifting to 10 lbs., lifting to 50 lbs., lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., climbing stairs, carrying, lifting, range-of-motion, reaching
• Frequent: (up to 66%): standing, walking, sitting.
• Continuous: (up to 100%): seeing, reading, hearing-speech-range, speaking clearly.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

 

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.