Equipment Operator / Fleet Assistant

7501 2nd Ave S near 2nd Ave S & S Webster St, Seattle WA

Description

Fox Plumbing & Heating is adding an Equipment Operator / Fleet Assistant to our growing roster of employees. Join the company that has been successfully helping the Greater Seattle Area with its plumbing and HVAC needs for nearly 60 years. Joining Fox Plumbing & Heating means that you will have access to ongoing professional training, a team that will support your professional growth and you will work in an environment that provides new challenges every day. Employees at Fox enjoy an exceptional work-life balance with most calls occurring during standard business hours, only occasional overtime and no call rotations. Required Qualifications: • Exceptional customer service skills and a true calling to help people in a service environment • Professional appearance with outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills • Reliable, respectful, a positive outlook, motivated and a team player • 2+ years of experience operating excavation construction equipment • Training and certification in excavation & trenching safety is preferred • Ability to always work in a safety conscious manner • The ability to operate excavation construction equipment with competency and caution, and adhere to safety procedures and requirements • Previous experience working on sewers, waterlines or other plumbing related underground work a plus • The ability to communicate on a continuous basis with job supervisor or Fleet Manager regarding assigned duties. • Use hand tools such as wrenches, sockets, screwdriver, sledgehammer, and others to accomplish daily tasks to maintain and/or repair equipment. • Perform scheduled maintenance on assigned equipment (oil and filter changes, minor repairs and troubleshooting as necessary); notify Fleet Manager of any deficiencies or repairs needed. • Inspect equipment and maintain a log of all equipment-related deficiencies. • Maintain warehouse including inventory, trash pickup, keeping tools organized, proper storage of equipment at end of workday. • Ability to regularly lift up to 75 lbs. and kneel repetitively during shift • Willing to work in all types of weather • Technology savvy, can work with modern technology including tablets and smart phones • Valid driver's license with clean, insurable driving record • Must be able to pass a background check as well as a drug test. Fox Plumbing & Heating has a ZERO- TOLERANCE drug policy. • High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience • Veterans encouraged to apply • This is only a partial list of potential duties, other duties as assigned Pay Rate: Competitive base hourly rate depending on experience with, overtime opportunities, performance-and bonus potential. Typical work week is 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday with some overtime on an as needed basis. There may be some late nights, extended hours and/or weekends as business needs dictate. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, simple IRA 3% match, two weeks paid time off, paid holidays, company uniform company provided service van, tablet & phone. We provide a comprehensive, hands-on 90-day training program. Fox Plumbing & Heating a family, veteran owned company serving the plumbing and HVAC needs of the greater Seattle area since 1964. We have a proud legacy of hiring only the best plumbers, technicians, and employees.