compensation:
Competitive Salary, Union Benefits-medical, retirement, vacation/holiday, sick pay, annual merit raise, dental50/50, vision, bereavement & bonus
experience level:
mid level
job title:
Small Equipment Mechanic
West Coast Arborists, Inc., a union company and industry leader in tree maintenance. Providing quality tree maintenance and management services to Municipalities and public agencies since 1972. Our reputation as professionals has allowed our company to grow each year, in turn creating a future of opportunity in the urban forestry industry.
West Coast Arborists, Inc. is hiring for a small equipment mechanic to work at San Jose yard.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Repair and maintain company small equipment, including two-stroke engines as needed.
WORK HOURS
Typically, 6:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. Additional overtime hours and Saturday schedules may be required.
SALARY RANGE
Hourly wage is $25.15 -$38.89 + Fringe Benefits $ 11.72
Total Compensation up to $50.61per hour DOE. Payroll is paid weekly.
OTHER COMPENSATION
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance (shared cost 50/50)
• Pension/Annuity
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Sick Time
• Credit Union
• Endy of Year Bonus
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma
• Read, speak and write English
• Must be physically fit & pass pre-employment physical
• Must pass company driving test
• Ability to work in adverse conditions
• Reliable transportation
REGULAR JOB DUTIES
• Repair and maintain small equipment, such as chainsaws, weed eaters, blowers, hedge trimmers, etc.
• Be familiar with Stihl and Husqvarna products and proper usage of gas and saw oil mix.
• Be organized with distribution, issuance, inventory and return of said company assets/equipment.
• Maintain inventory list of small engine parts.
• Perform other duties as requested.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES RECOMMENDED
• Valid Driver’s License
POTENTIAL ADVERSE CONDITIONS
• Hot, cold, dry & wet weather
• Hazardous, dirty & noisy work areas
• Working under pressure
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
• Standing
•Reaching
• Lifting
• Bending
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Carrying
JOB CLASS
Class IV: Heavy physical stress on back. Outside craftsman, involves frequent lifting (heavy) over 75 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, working above ground or on irregular surfaces.
Applicants can apply online at www.wcainc.com
or in person
WCA, Inc. San Jose
390 Martin Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-855-8660
E.O.E.