William Charles Construction is hiring an Equipment Assistant to support our equipment department.

The Equipment Service Manager is responsible for but not limited to managing an efficient service operation ensuring all Company equipment and vehicles are serviced accurately according to manufacturer guidelines, safely, quickly and within budget constraint.

This role is based in our Rockford, IL office and is required to travel to various job site locations and equipment vendors approximately 15% of the time. 

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects. 

William Charles Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor). 

• Develops and enforces best practices within the Equipment Department business unit to ensure
  operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Identifies resources, assigns workloads, and manages schedules to ensure timely delivery of service
  work performed
• Monitors field and shop service repair jobs and hours including closing all work orders in a timely
  manner
• Manage and dispatch field/shop mechanics based on job priority, location, and technician skillset
• Ensures work is performed accurately to manufacturer recommended standards and in compliance with
  company policies and procedures
• Secures, analyzes and approves vendor quotes, and estimates for services, tools, parts, and supplies
• Review invoices for accuracy and dispute any discrepancies
• Applies knowledge to warranty items, warranty requests, and coordinate warranty repairs.
• Ensures the operational availability of fleet equipment
• Keep current on new technologies as they relate to management of equipment and apply accordingly.
• Maintains a safe working environment in compliance with Federal, State and Local regulation, including
  DOT, OSHA and MSHA
• Monitors and control inventory levels of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Develop and maintain vendor list and continuously monitor overall quality of service provided.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Equipment Service Management or Business Management preferred.  A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in servicing heavy equipment in the construction industry or dealership
  environment
• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets William
  Charles Construction’s risk management guidelines

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient with computer systems as they relate to utilization of scheduling of manpower/resources,
  implementation of preventative maintenance programs, inventory management systems, along with MS
  Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP system – Visa Viewpoint Preferred
• Thorough knowledge of cost tracking and equipment life cycles
• Strong commitment to safety
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain rapport
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership and team building skills

Work Environment 

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites or equipment
• Moderate noise levels
• May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools, and trucks

What's in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $77,000-$100,000 / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

• Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation

• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

• Emergency Travel Assistance Program

• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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