Construction Equipment Shop Assistant

Ben Hur Construction Company has been in business for one hundred years. Founded in 1909 as a local steel erection contractor; the company has grown into a regional erector, fabricator and general contractor. Ben Hur has multiple offices in the Midwest Region.

We have built our reputation on delivering the highest quality construction services and management at a competitive, value driven cost. As our diverse project portfolio illustrates, we take on a variety of projects; each with their challenges. It is the unique way that Ben Hur Construction employs its workers and resources to accommodate these challenges that sets us apart.

Ben Hur offers competitive wages accompanied with an excellent benefit package including 401k, paid vacation and holidays, health, vision, and reimbursement programs.

POSITION SUMMARY

Our company is seeking an Equipment Shop Assistant. This person will be responsible for full duties in the shop area. This person will be full-time with overtime as required. The Shop hours will be 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Attendance is critical to this position. Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and possess a clean Driver's License is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Our work involves equipment and material that is large and has the potential to cause serious injury. The following are abilities that are essential to properly perform the work required and to avoid serious injury to self and others.

• Preferred: Be able to drive a 20' stake bed truck or similar, Class E Driver's License required for Missouri residents.
• Must be able to understand specific jobs duties and related instructions.
• Must be able to complete required records associated with work and specific work assignments.
• Must be able to discern actual or potential health and safety hazards prior to performing work.
• Pickup and delivery of tools to job sites.
• Check and repair tools as they are returned to shop.
• Service and repair equipment (gasoline and diesel).
• Operate forklift and trucks (standard shift).
• Building repair and maintenance (electric/plumbing).
• Basic tools knowledge (wrenches/sockets etc. standard and metric).
• Must understand the requirements of jobs being performed in order to meet our customer's quality specifications and general work requirements.
• Must be able to function in various work environments (Indoors/Outdoors) to which assigned throughout the facility.
• Must perform others duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our work is medium to heavy industrial in nature. The following are physical requirements to perform work without the risk of injury due to limitations.

• Be on one's feet during the course of the workday, except for breaks and a lunch or meal break.
• Be able to walk on concrete or gravel, step over material or tools on the floor, push, pull, bend, squat, stoop, twist and climb on material or ladders up to heights of 6 feet.
• Lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally through the day.
• Lift 20 to 50 pounds on a frequent basis each day.
• Lift up to 20 pounds of material or tools on a constant basis throughout the day.
• Use common hand tools and brooms.
• Be able to see to read instructions, carry out those instructions or job assignments, and see to move throughout the facility without restrictions.

Ben Hur Construction Co. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity ("EEO") and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual preference, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws and regulations. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws Ben Hur Construction Co. will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants upon request during the application process to ensure equal opportunities to be considered for employment.

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