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Rice Companies

Shop Assistant (Temporary)

Sauk Rapids, MN · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description Rice Companies is looking for a temporary Shop Assistant to join the team at our Sauk Rapids, MN location! The Shop Assistant is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain ...

Mayo Clinic

Phlebotomy Assistant Temporary

Rochester, MN

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

This is a 4-month full time temporary position to train on the job to gain the phlebotomy skills ... The phlebotomy assistant is also responsible to train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy ...

Mayo Clinic

Phlebotomy Assistant Temporary

Rochester, MN

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

This is a 4-month full time temporary position to train on the job to gain the phlebotomy skills ... The phlebotomy assistant is also responsible to train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy ...

Mayo Clinic

Phlebotomy Assistant Temporary

Rochester, MN · On-site

$17.25 - $21.50/hr

This is a 4-month full time temporary position to train on the job to gain the phlebotomy skills ... The phlebotomy assistant is also responsible to train on the job to learn basic phlebotomy ...

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Shop Assistant (Temporary)

Rice Companies

Sauk Rapids, MN • On-site

$20 - $30/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description
Rice Companies is looking for a temporary Shop Assistant to join the team at our Sauk Rapids, MN location! The Shop Assistant is responsible for performing duties to repair and maintain equipment, and facilities requiring a broad knowledge of maintenance skills including mechanical repair, welding, carpentry, and fabrication. Also requires mobilization of equipment, materials, and tools to various project locations.
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance (30%):
  • Transport various vehicles for inspections and maintenance, as directed.
  • Conduct basic maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Mobilization of Equipment and Materials (40%):
  • Mobilize tools and equipment to and from various construction sites.
  • Scheduling and tracking delivery and pickup of both owned and rented/leased equipment along with materials to projects and verify associated project billing as needed.

Location Maintenance and Inventory (30%):
  • Maintain overall inventory of all shop tools, consumables, equipment, and material inventories.
  • Clean and organize the shop, boneyard, office and property areas to ensure they are safe and free from debris and other hazards.
  • Operate equipment to maintain property to include snow/ice removal and grass/landscaping.

Qualifications:
  • A self-starting, highly motivated, and goal-oriented individual.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
  • Possess the ability to schedule and multi-task in an office/traveling environment.
  • Comfortable working in outdoor and indoor environments.
  • Must be able to frequently lift 40-50 pounds up to waist level and assist in lifting 50-80 pounds with assistance from co-workers. Must be able to complete tasks that require bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, crouching, or balancing.
  • Basic computer and mobile device skills.
  • Valid Commercial driver's license (CDL) and insurable to operate Rice Companies vehicles.
  • Fork-truck, Telehandler, Aerial Lift, Scissor Lift certifications.
  • Construction experience to include welding/fabrication, carpentry, steel erection, and/or concrete.
  • Working knowledge of DOT requirements in relation to commercial fleet regulations and permitting.
  • Mechanical knowledge or experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles, light and heavy trucks, or construction equipment.
  • Experience in fleet maintenance practices in relation to work orders, PM (Preventative Maintenance) reporting, repairs, and scheduling.
  • Flexibility in hours including early mornings, late nights, weekends, or overnight work/travel.

Benefits:
With competitive pay, family-forward benefits and a little fun mixed in, Rice Companies works to build a team that's second to none.
  • Medical and Dental Insurance (Select Employee Only Premiums are 100% Company Paid)
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K w/Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Career Training and Development

Successful candidates will be subject to post-offer, pre-employment screenings which may include:
  • DOT Medical Card exam
  • Position based Fitness for Duty exam
  • Non-DOT drug screening
  • Criminal Background Check

The anticipated hourly wage range for this position is $20 - $30 per hour depending on experience.
Basic Tools are required to be supplied by each individual field employee.
Rice Companies supplies all power tools, shirts, and safety equipment.

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