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USSI Rentals, located in Romeoville, IL, is a rapidly growing aerial lift distributor providing rentals, service, sales, and parts for all makes and models.  We proudly represent and are a distributor for both Elliott Equipment Company and Time Manufacturing - Versalift products.  With our continued growth, we are looking to add an Hydraulic Mechanic to our team.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Responsible for various types of installation mechanics. Elliott products are manufactured to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction for installation. Also includes custom installation of hydraulic valves, cylinders, and controls.

What USSI Rentals Offers:

• $26.00-$30.00/hour 

• Generous quarterly bonus program 
• Overtime work as needed

• Health and Dental Insurance available on first day! 
  • USSI Rentals, Inc. pays 100% of the single health premium
• 401k retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
• Safety shoe/glasses/cold weather gear and tuition reimbursement. Paid uniforms as well.
• Vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans 
• Safety as our #1 focus 

HYDRAULIC MECHANIC ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interpretation of mechanical drawings, including Hydraulic and Electrical
• Conventional and precision measuring instruments
• Process inspection, certification, and documentation
• Builds and/or modifies equipment in accordance to established specifications to meet specific project requirements
• Repairs and/or modifies existing and new products accordance with established specifications and procedures 
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices
• Punctual and regular attendance is required
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Must have own tools

HYDRAULIC MECHANIC  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Individual must possess these knowledge’s, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Knowledge of Hydraulics and Electrical
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to attend to visual and written details in order to identify errors
• Ability to function effectively as a team player
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Good math and measurement skills
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Must be self-motivated

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Previous mechanical experience required
• Three years of Hydraulic and Electrical knowledge in a job shop environment preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs frequently throughout the day, depending on work related circumstances.
• Must be able to lift objects from floor to above shoulder level and be able to lift from lying position on back overhead. Must be able to move objects/parts/tools and equipment from one area to another and one level to another.
• This position includes the following physical demands:
• Extending and pulling the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction while working with various tools as mentioned before.
• Seizing, holding, rasping, turning, pulling, or otherwise working with hands and arms.
• Using arms in such a way as pulling of tools, wrenches, parts, and equipment to complete the job.
• Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily (rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to climb up and down trucks, steps, and ladders safety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. 

• The majority of the time will be inside conditions with protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Some work is outside working conditions with no control over weather conditions. 
• There are periodic high noise levels and vibration associated with this job. Sources include: engine noise, air compressors, air powered equipment, and other shop noises. 
• There are a variety of physical hazards in which there is danger to life, health, or bodily injury, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, heavy parts, electrical shock, engine exhaust, working on elevated equipment, exposure to burns, and exposure to explosives (gases). 
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids which may be representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated with this type of work. 
• Air power tools, electric drill, drill press, grinders (both hand and bench), wrenches, torches, welders, a variety of hand tools, air chipping hammers, and electric cords.

HYDRAULIC MECHANIC HOURS: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

PAY RANGE $26-30/hour

BENEFITS FOR HYDRAULIC MECHANIC:

Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance Plans. Paid Holidays and Vacation, Personal Days, Uniforms, Safety Shoe, Glasses and Cold Weather Attire Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Bonus program.

Truck Upfitter Details:

Utility Sales & Service is a rapidly growing truck equipment upfitter and service provider of custom-made trucks located in Appleton, WI.  Our equipment is used to build and service our nation’s infrastructure. We are seeking a 1st Shift Truck Upfitter.

What Utility Sales and Service Offers:

• Competitive Pay
  • Generous quarterly bonus program 
  • Overtime worked as needed
• Health and dental insurance (Available during your FIRST week of employment!)
• 401k retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
• Safety shoe/glasses/cold weather gear and tuition reimbursement. Paid uniforms as well.
• Short and long-term disability
• Safety is our #1 focus (7 years of no lost time for employees)
• Easy on/off access to Hwy 41 and flexible hours

Truck Upfitter will be fully trained to perform the following duties:

• To work as part of team building custom trucks.
• Follow product bill of materials, drawings, written instructions, pictures, and quality control documents to build trucks.
• Installation of major components including bodies, aerial & digger devices, winches, etc.
• Assembly and testing of truck mounted equipment and hydraulic systems.
• Fit and assemble prefabricated and purchased components to the truck.
• Utilize various hand and power tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes to perform job functions.
• Perform testing of trucks and truck mounted equipment as required.

Qualifications for Truck Upfitter:

• Demonstrated mechanical assembly skills, specifically building large mobile equipment.
• 2+ years of experience assembling, testing and diagnosing hydraulic systems, preferably on mobile equipment.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, layout drawings, 3D models, and interpreting photos.
• The ability to work 50ft in the air on aerial equipment.
• Is self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.
• Must also be able to bend, twist and occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must supply a personal set of basic tools or have the ability to acquire.  Company guidance on tools required will be provided.

If a position is offered for the Truck Upfitter, a physical, drug test, and background check are required.

Truck Upfitter Hours: First shift, Monday - Friday with overtime available.

Utility Sales and Service, Inc. has partnered with Reshaping HR to assist with the recruitment for this position. This is a direct hire role.  Please send your resume to Lisa Powers, lisa@reshapinghr.com

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

If you are looking to join a growing company, enjoy interacting with customers and being part of a culture who takes great pride in their work, this Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate role may be perfect for you.

In this role, you will work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime as required. The Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate role will interface with our customers at their location or our Romeoville facility. 

Health and dental insurance start on the employee’s first day and USSI Rentals, Inc. pays 100% of the single health premium!

USSI Rentals is an aerial lift distributor providing rentals, service, sales, and parts for all makes and models. We proudly represent and are a distributor for both Elliott Equipment Company and Time Manufacturing - Versalift products. With our continued growth, we are looking to add an Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate to our team to directly interface our customers when picking up, dropping off, or delivering rental equipment.

Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, demonstrating, inspecting, and cleaning our rental equipment to prepare it for our customers. In this role, you will also be responsible for delivery and pickup of rental or customer equipment, and to retrieve parts and materials. The Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate will work in our shop environment but reports to the Business Manager who runs the rental operations.
• Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate Qualifications:
• 1-2 years of experience in automotive or equipment industries. Rental industry is a plus.
• USSI Rentals will train the candidate in our specific business processes and workflows. The successful candidate will also receive training to safely operate, inspect, clean, and demonstrate our rental equipment.
• Basic hand tools are required for the position.
• A Valid class C driver's license and clean driving record are required. A CDL is a plus but not required.
• The ability to work 50ft in the air on aerial equipment.
• Customer Service experience is a plus.
• Successful completion of a physical, background check and drug test are required before starting this Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate role.

Why you should consider this position

• Work in a safe, well-maintained, shop environment as part of a growing team.
• A predictable schedule with day shift hours, and overtime is available!

Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate Pay: $20.00-$26.00/hour based on qualifications.

Benefits for Equipment Inspection and Delivery Associate: Health and Dental Insurance (Coverage starts on employee’s first day! USSI Rentals, Inc. pays 100% of the single health premium). Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Plans. Paid Holidays and Vacation, Personal Days, Uniforms, Safety Shoe, Glasses and Cold Weather Attire Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Bonus program. Benefits also include a matching 401k (USSI Rentals contributes 3% of the employee's gross wages, even if the employee does not wish to contribute.).

USSI has partnered with Reshaping HR to assist with the recruitment for this position. This is a direct hire role.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The purpose of this position is to provide the Service Youth Apprentice with a thorough understanding and basic training of the various duties that are part of the Truck Assembler’s role at Utility Sales & Service, Inc. (“USSI”), via hands-on education and mentorship.

The Production Youth Apprentice assists in providing quality assembly and installation of  various manufacturers’ models of aerial lifts, digger derricks, truck-mounted cranes, service bodies and other mobile equipment. The Production Youth Apprentice will assist Senior Truck Assemblers and Team Leaders in prepping, installing and testing major equipment and minor components per company specifications and safety guidelines. The individual will work under constant supervision.

Qualifications and Requirements

• As part of our pre-employment hiring process background checks and drug screens are performed.
• Ability to climb ladders, squat, kneel, crawl under equipment and climb on chassis and bodies.
• Ability and dexterity to safely use a variety of hand, electrical and pneumatic tools (provided by USSI).
• Ability to lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand English text.
• Ability to legibly write English text.
• Ability to understand and follow instruction/training.
• Maintain a positive attitude to process and understand professional constructive criticism.

Job Duties (But Not Limited To)

• Installation of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and structural components of customer and USSI equipment.
• Minor welding of small components as needed.
• Assist in inspection and testing of trucks as required.
• Maintain and hold inventory of USSI supplied tools and equipment.
• Complete text forms and maintain time records
• Perform other tasks as needed to provide a safe, clean work environment.
• Other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Work Hours

Part-time, weekdays (Monday through Friday), 1st shift. The total hours per week, scheduled days and their work hours are flexible to coordinate with the Production Youth Apprentice’s school schedule.

Salary

• Starting at $18.00 per hour.

Other Benefits

This position is eligible for USSI’s quarterly bonus program, based on profitability of the company.

Health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance and 401(k) packages are not applicable for part time employees.

Utility Sales & Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Service Mechanic – Dubuque, IA

Utility Sales and Service – Appleton, WI

If you are looking to join a growing company and one where you will be home every weekend, this role may be perfect for you! Utility Sales & Service is a rapidly growing manufacturer and service provider of custom-made aerial lift trucks located in Appleton, WI. Our equipment is used to build and service our nation’s electrical infrastructure.

We are seeking a 1st Shift Road Service Mechanic to service clients in Western WI and Eastern MN, in a 75–100 mile (approximate) radius. You may also service Northwestern IL and Eastern IA clients. Occasional overnight travel is required.

What Utility Sales and Service Offers:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Generous quarterly bonus program
• Overtime worked as needed
• Health and dental insurance (Available during your FIRST week of employment!)
• 401k retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
• Safety shoe/glasses/cold weather gear and tuition reimbursement. Paid uniforms as well.
• Short and long-term disability
• Safety is our #1 focus (7 years of no lost time for employees)

Road Service Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, servicing, and repairing truck-mounted hydraulic equipment including bucket truck aerials, digger derricks, light cranes, boom loaders, winches, lift gates, and reel loaders per ANSI standards
• Training in Appleton for 3–6 months (Monday–Friday) prior to field deployment
• Traveling locally Monday–Friday with occasional overnight stays (hotel, mileage, and meals reimbursed)

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in vehicle service repair (automotive, diesel truck, forklift, crane, or heavy equipment industries)
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus
• Hydraulic and chassis electrical experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
• CDL preferred but not required (for test driving repaired trucks)
• Ability to work at heights up to 50 ft
• Must pass physical, background check, and drug test

Why You Should Consider This Position:

• Company vehicle provided with equipment and specialty tools (bring your own basic hand tools)
• Hotel and meals reimbursed at actual spend
• Overtime available
• Day shift hours with flexibility depending on client schedules
• Lighter Fridays to allow full weekends

USSI has partnered with Reshaping HR to assist with the recruitment for this position. This is a direct hire role.

If you are interested, please send your resume to Lisa Powers at
lisa@reshapinghr.com

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Veterans and Military are Encouraged to Apply

Road Service Mechanic – La Crosse, WI

Utility Sales and Service – Appleton, WI

If you are looking to join a growing company and one where you will be home every weekend, this role may be perfect for you! Utility Sales & Service is a rapidly growing manufacturer and service provider of custom-made aerial lift trucks located in Appleton, WI. Our equipment is used to build and service our nation’s electrical infrastructure.

We are seeking a 1st Shift Road Service Mechanic to service clients in Western WI and Eastern MN, in a 75–100 mile (approximate) radius. Occasional overnight travel is required.

What Utility Sales and Service Offers:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Generous quarterly bonus program
• Overtime worked as needed
• Health and dental insurance (Available during your FIRST week of employment!)
• 401k retirement plan with company matching
• Paid holidays, vacation and PTO
• Safety shoe/glasses/cold weather gear and tuition reimbursement. Paid uniforms as well.
• Short and long-term disability
• Safety is our #1 focus (7 years of no lost time for employees)

Road Service Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, servicing, and repairing truck-mounted hydraulic equipment including bucket truck aerials, digger derricks, light cranes, boom loaders, winches, lift gates, and reel loaders per ANSI standards
• Training in Appleton for 3–6 months (M–F) prior to field deployment
• Traveling locally Monday–Friday with occasional overnight stays (hotel, mileage, and meals reimbursed)

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in automotive, diesel truck, forklift, crane, or heavy equipment service
• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus
• Hydraulic and chassis electrical knowledge preferred
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
• CDL preferred but not required
• Ability to work at heights up to 50 ft
• Must pass physical, background check, and drug test

Why You Should Consider This Position:

• Company vehicle provided with equipment and specialty tools (bring your own basic hand tools)
• Hotel and meals reimbursed at actual spend
• Overtime available
• Day shift hours with flexible start/end times based on client needs
• Fridays are typically lighter to ensure a full weekend

USSI has partnered with Reshaping HR to assist with the recruitment for this position. This is a direct hire role.

If you are interested, please send your resume to Lisa Powers at
lisa@reshapinghr.com

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Veterans and Military are Encouraged to Apply