Mechanic

Founded in 1989, Desert Lumber and Building Materials supplies customers with specialty building materials from multiple locations across Las Vegas, NV. Operations that include 2 Lumber Yards, Floor and Roof Truss Manufacturing, Desert Fasteners, and Desert Window Systems.

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The Mechanic will conduct maintenance, as well as minor and major repairs to equipment including forklifts and trucks. Must posses the skill and ability to dismantle engines and make appropriate repairs.

What you will do

• Maintain work area; maintain all equipment in a clean, safe working condition.

• Follow all instructions and guidelines as outlined by direct supervisor.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs as directed by direct supervisor.

• Repair equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications and established lockout/tag out procedures.

• Maintain and complete all equipment records in neat and orderly fashion.

• Assist in building maintenance projects as needed, i.e. building racks, repairing racking, running wire in all areas, plumbing, carpentry, or running errands.

• Assist in cleaning shop when needed.

• Maintain tools and equipment in the safest manner possible, inspects equipment daily.

• Perform extensive repairs as directed by direct supervisor and in accordance with the manufacture’s specifications.

• Repair equipment in compliance with established Safety, DOT and other compliance monitoring agency’s procedures.

• Monitor, maintain, and update warehouse equipment parts inventory as needed.

• Train associates in warehouse equipment repair.

• Comply with Company’s attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Adheres to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• High School or GED required.

• Additional training courses in related field demonstrating extensive level of knowledge and skill may be necessary.

Experience Qualifications

• less than 1 year of warehouse maintenance and vehicle background required.

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual preferred.

• Basic understanding of electronics, hydraulics, brakes, welding and general maintenance.

• Additional knowledge of advanced electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, brakes, welding, general maintenance, may be required.

• Operate a pallet jack, forklift and rolling truck stock.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL required, CDL preferred.

• Forklift Certification required upon hire.

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Desert Companies, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.