Service & Maintenance Apprentice

Job DetailsJob Location
DPI Corporate Office - Kosciusko, MS

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
None

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Installation - Maint - Repair

Description

Do you value safety and top-notch equipment? Are you a road warrior and enjoy the open road while spending a portion of your time performing preventative maintenance and other repairs? We put you in the driver's seat with top-of-the-line tools, equipment, and trucks.

Our Service & Maintenance Apprentice assists in completing preventative maintenance and regular repairs on equipment and/or trucks. We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, great benefits + company-paid medical insurance for eligible employees*, and an opportunity to develop and grow with our company.

At the Dickerson Companies, we are a fast-growing, privately-owned company operating in Mississippi and the surrounding states with a commitment to keep our customers and communities going! We will do this by focusing on solutions, maintaining commitment to our people and customers, and ensuring on-time delivery of fuel and related products.

Job Summary:

As a Service & Maintenance Apprentice, you are under general supervision performing a variety of general maintenance duties which include but are not limited to electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and construction in the maintenance and repair of C-Stores, pumps, tanks, facilities, and equipment. You will work with other Technicians in the Service Department and report to the Service Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs Maintenance/Operation duties within the Company's policies and procedures
• Completes servicing needs for C-Stores, Corporate Office, and equipment as directed
• Works in a manner to support the Company's safety, quality, efficiency, and cost metrics
• Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) of all work-related equipment
• Facilitates necessary repairs to maintain a high state of performance on all equipment
• Performs and/ or assists in the rebuild, replacement, and installation of equipment
• Delivers products to customers and stores.
• Communicates effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with customers, other employees, and the public.
• Completes inspections and other duties as assigned.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong verbal communication and active listening skills.
• Service-oriented by being willing to help others and anticipate customer needs.

• Promote and resolve customer complaints, in a timely and professional manner.
• Knowledgeable about the company's products, services, and customer-related policies.
• Obtain first-hand customer information and use it for improvements in products and services.
• Enjoy working hard and seize more opportunities than others.

• Value time and use your time effectively and efficiently.
• Get more done in less time.
• Pursue everything with energy, drive with a focus on results.

• Experience in Maintenance of heavy equipment, tanks, pumps, and/or tractors and trailers preferred
• Repairs on electrical, mechanical, plumbing, flooring, and other construction equipment preferred
• Quality Inspections preferred
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Possess the following licenses or acquire within the time frames listed below:
  • Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsement (as agreed)
  • UST license (1 year)
  • Dept. of AG Repairman's License (6 months)

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others
• Excellent communication and time management skills

• None

• Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and hear.
• Have the ability to climb steps and ladders
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally, pushing/pulling a maximum force of 75 pounds; Safe Lifting criteria, floor to knuckle 50 pounds, shoulder to overhead 30 pounds
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles
• Exposure to extreme cold or heat.
• Able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.
• Constant state of alertness and ability to perform safely.