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Join the USSI team! Locations in Appleton, WI and Romeoville, Ill.
About USSI & USSI Rentals:
Utility Sales & Service (USSI) & USSI Rentals are rapidly growing manufacturers and service providers of custom-made utility equipment & rentals with locations in Appleton, WI and Romeoville, Ill.
Current Career Opportunities
If you are looking to join a growing company, be challenged in your daily responsibilities and be part of a culture who takes great pride in their work, this Part Time Administrative Assistant role may be perfect for you.
Utility Sales & Service is a rapidly growing manufacturer and service provider of custom-made aerial lift trucks in Appleton, WI. With our continued growth, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant who is willing to manage the front desk and assist other team members and leaders in our fast-paced environment.
What Utility Sales and Service Offers:
- $19.00-$23.00/hour + opportunity for quarterly bonuses.
- A percentage of 3 PTO days, based on the average hours worked. You will also be eligible for vacation after a full year of service (the equivalent of the average hours worked per week in the previous year).
- Easy on/off access to Hwy 41
- Flexible start time between 7-8am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Responsibilities for Administrative Assistant
- Answer multi-line telephone system, take messages, put callers into voice mail and transfer calls.
- Prepare outgoing mail, both regular and certified.
- Greet and refer customer and vendors to the appropriate team member.
- Accept and hand out package deliveries.
- Order and maintain office supplies inventory for all departments.
- Work with the leadership team to type and create correspondence, contracts, and forms as directed.
- Assisting the safety committee by updating processes, tracking and documentation
- Data entry, filing, and other administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications for Administrative Assistant
1 year of administrative experience. Intermediate experience in Outlook, Excel, Word. Experience in ERP software is a plus. This is a customer-facing position, so strong written and oral communication skills are required, as well as a positive attitude and cheerful disposition. Being involved in various areas of the business, this person must have strong organization and time management skills. Successful completion of drug test, physical, and background check.
Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8 hours each day. You can start anywhere from 7am-8am; however, a set schedule for each day is needed.
Take Action
USSI has partnered with Reshaping HR to assist with the recruitment for this position. If you are interested, please send your resume to Lisa Powers at lisa@reshapinghr.com
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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
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.
USSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Submit Application
USSI has partnered with Reshaping HR for recruitment. This is a direct hire role. Please send your resume to Lisa Powers at lisa@reshapinghr.com or complete the following form:
Our Midwest Locations
Wisconsin
UTILITY SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
(920) 788-2699 / (888) 999-8090
412 Randolph Drive, Appleton, WI (Directions)
Open 7:00AM - 4:30PM Monday - Friday
Illinois
USSI RENTALS
(815) 886-1776 / (800) 521-0246
605 Anderson Drive, Romeoville, IL (Directions)
Open 7:00AM - 3:30PM Monday - Friday