Equipment Associate - Rolla, MO

Company Overview:

Fabick Cat is the authorized dealer of Caterpillar equipment, prime and stand-by power systems, parts and service, compact construction, and rental equipment for major portions of Illinois, Missouri, the entire state of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We have been in business for over 100 years and are headquartered in Fenton, Missouri. For more information visit www.fabickcat.com

Why Work For Us!

At Fabick Cat, you are beyond just an employee, you are a part of the Fabick family. A family that has worked so diligently to cement a legacy that was built over 100 years ago through a collective vision "To Ever Serve Our Customers Better". This legacy could not have been possible without first employing then developing the best and brightest talent the market has to offer. We believe it to be of the upmost importance to invest in our workforce by supporting and empowering employees to develop the necessary skills to become successful in their own career.... to become a legacy. Are you ready to join our family legacy to continue our existence as 'the greatest service organization of its kind' over the next 100 years? The Fabick family appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and is pleased to provide a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.

Job Summary:
The Equipment Associate is an entry-level position responsible for performing various tasks to support the general operation of the Rental facility and Yard. This position requires an ability to follow instructions and safety protocols. Their primary function is checking equipment in and out, ensuring it is washed, maintaining yard organization, loading and unloading equipment, and performing equipment inspections. The Equipment Associate may handle light maintenance duties such as minor repairs on equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare equipment to be rented, including attaching appropriate attachments or work tools to equipment. This may include connecting auxiliary lines and hoses for appropriate attachment operation.
• Load and unload equipment as needed.
• Conduct functional inspections and testing of equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations.
• Wash and clean equipment to maintain a high standard of cleanliness.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance 1 (250-hour basic machine service) per manufacturer's guidelines.
• Prepare new units for operation and conduct performance function checks.
• Replace decals and paint units as required.
• Replace minor parts using basic hand tools, such as tires and wheels, toggle switches, selector switches, key switches, emergency stop buttons, fuses and fuse holders, electrical coils, pins, bucket teeth, chains, guard rails, and other minor wear items.
• Order parts and run errands as needed.
• Perform yard and building maintenance tasks.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Technical, vocational, or trade school education desired.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of organization in a primarily outdoor environment
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects.

Physical Requirements:
In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions. The following may be expected to be encountered: long periods of standing, periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work as needed - 1st and 2nd, working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.