Equipment Shop Assistant in Fort Madison, Iowa at Baxter Construction Company LLC

Equipment Shop Assistant

Baxter Construction Company

Fort Madison Iowa

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year based on experience. Potential for additional with CDL.

Job description:

Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Equipment Shop Assistant (preferably with a CDL) to join our team! You will be responsible for assisting the equipment manager and operating various vehicles to transport equipment across multiple locations.

Duties:

• Load, unload, and organize equipment using forklifts, pallet jacks, or manual handling techniques

• Safely operate commercial vehicles for delivery of equipment to job sites
• Assist with shop duties and routine maintenance of equipment and tools
• Load and secure cargo properly to prevent damage during transit
• Perform routine vehicle inspections before and after trips to ensure safety and compliance
• Salary based on experience
• Minimum 40 hours a week, with additional time when travel is required

Requirements:

• Valid Class A - CDL driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating commercial vehicles required

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical tasks safely
• Familiarity with forklift operation, pallet jacks, manual transmission vehicles, and basic vehicle maintenance is a plus
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with team members