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HEAVY-EQUIPMENT MECHANIC - Gresham, OR
Summary
Enviro-Clean Equipment, Inc. began doing business on May 1, 1995. ECE sells and services municipal equipment and parts to Public Works Departments and contractors in the states of Oregon and Washington.
We specialize in sales and service of Municipal equipment, i.e., Combination and Catch Basin Cleaners, Hydro-Excavators, Jetters, Street Sweepers, etc. We are seeking a motivated, skilled heavy-duty truck and equipment Shop Service Technician to work at our Gresham, OR location; The job duties are predominately hydraulic, air and electrical work, with limited chassis related work.
Responsibilities
- Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Performs repairs, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic for vehicles and equipment.
- Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
- Must have the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts.
- Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs).
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
- Good communication skills relative to supervisor & other related departments.
- Assists senior Mechanics in the completion of project work.
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, plus the physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down, and overhead.
- Must have the ability to climb and work from a ladder.
- Ability to operate various shop tools (saws, drills, fork lifts, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required: Must have a valid driver’s license & transportation
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work
- Preferred: Previous experience in Refuse Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus
- Must have own tools of the trade
Skills
- Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus.
- Mechanic experience
- Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Fabrication
- Welding
HEAVY-EQUIPMENT SHOP SERVICE TECHNICIAN - Tacoma, WA
Summary
Enviro-Clean Equipment, Inc. began doing business on May 1, 1995. ECE sells and services municipal equipment and parts to Public Works Departments and contractors in the states of Oregon and Washington.
We specialize in sales and service of Municipal equipment, i.e., Combination and Catch Basin Cleaners, Hydro-Excavators, Jetters, Street Sweepers, etc. We are seeking a motivated, skilled heavy-duty truck and equipment Shop Service Technician to work at our Tacoma, WA location; The job duties are predominately hydraulic, air and electrical work, with limited chassis related work.
Responsibilities
- Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
- Performs repairs, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, and light body modification and up-fitting for vehicles and equipment
- Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs.
- Ability to interpret schematics and assembly drawings
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
- Good communication skills relative to supervisor & other related departments
- Reviews, completes or assigns repairs identified on Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, plus the physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down, and overhead
- Must have the ability to climb and work from a ladder
- Ability to operate a fork lift
- Ability to operate various shop tools (saws, drills, fork lifts, etc.)Department: Service Travel Required: N/A
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have a valid driver’s license & transportation
Education
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
- Preferred: Previous experience in Industrial and/or Refuse Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus
- Must have own tools of the trade
Skills
- Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus
- Mechanic experience
- Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Fabrication
- Welding
PARTS & SERVICE SPECIALIST - Tacoma, WA
Summary
Enviro-Clean Equipment, Inc. began doing business on May 1, 1995. ECE sells and services municipal equipment and parts to Public Works Departments and contractors in the states of Oregon and Washington. We are a one-stop shop with a strong reputation and vast expertise. We offer products, services, and innovations that provide solutions our customers need now and in the future. We are looking to hire a Parts & Service Sales Representative for our growing team. This position will work from Tacoma, WA and will travel into the Oregon market as well.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the satisfaction and success of our valued customers. You are expected to conduct regular visits to customers’ locations to establish strong rapport and understand their unique requirements. This role involves a combination of on-site visits, virtual interactions, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver unparalleled service.
Responsibilities
- Ability to bring on new customers as well as manage our current customers.
- Visits assigned customers.
- Engage with customers, understand their needs, proactively identify challenges and provide timely solutions to ensure their satisfaction.
- Address any issues they encounter with their truck bodies and provide effective solutions.
- Technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and understand complex products and systems.
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers’ descriptions of malfunctions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with customers at all levels.
- Coordinate and facilitate training sessions for customers who may require remote assistance or additional guidance.
- Serve as a liaison between customers and internal departments: parts, service, and sales, to streamline communication and resolve issues effectively.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, product developments, and best practices to better serve customers and drive continuous improvement. Department: Parts Travel
- Required: 50% + Reports
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling products and services to existing customers.
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback in a professional and timely manner, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining customer loyalty.
- Assist in the development of customer success strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall customer satisfaction and retention.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
- Preferred: Previous experience in Refuse, Vac or Sweeper Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Customer Service, 2+ years
- Preferred: Karmak & Salesforce
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
Skills
- Preferred: Customer Success, Account management, or customer-facing role
- Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with CRM software is a plus.
- Friendly and upbeat personality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict-resolution skills
HEAVY-DUTY TECHNICIAN - Phoenix, AZ
Summary
We are looking to hire an experienced heavy truck and equipment technician to inspect, service, and repair a range of heavy-duty refuse equipment. As a shop technician, you will be responsible for inspecting trucks and equipment, carrying out services and conducting repairs in-house and on-site.
To ensure success as a refuse technician, you should have proven experience working with heavy machinery, be physically fit, and be able to troubleshoot issues. Ultimately, a top-notch heavy equipment mechanic can repair and service even the biggest machinery with expert care. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities
- Works under limited supervision and selects from written instructions and established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks
- Performs repairs, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic for vehicles and equipment
- Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to initiate or assign repairs
- Must have the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Estimates time and material costs on vehicle repairs and requisitions new parts
- Performs all work within Standard Repair Times (SRTs)
- Conducts safety checks on vehicles
- Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times
- Good communication skills relative to supervisor & other related departments
- Assists senior Mechanics in the completion of project work
- Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards, and performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, plus the physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down, and overhead
- Must have the ability to climb and work from a ladder
- Ability to operate various shop tools (saws, drills, fork lifts, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Required: Valid driver’s license & transportation
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
- Preferred: Previous experience in Refuse Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
- Welding and fabricating experience is a plus
- Must have own tools of the trade
Skills
- Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus
- Mechanic experience
- Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Electrical
- Fabrication
- Welding
PARTS SPECIALIST - Gresham, OR
Summary
As a Parts Specialist, you are primarily responsible for facilitating customer needs and requests in a way that is informative, productive and efficient. You will be the liaison for all customer sales, inquiries, and quoting, coordinating the procurement, inventory control, and distribution of parts and components for our Tacoma, WA location. Utilizing your knowledge of the parts you sell, how you can greet customers, help locate the parts our customers need and educate them about part functions. You will report directly to the Parts Manager.
Responsibilities
- Procure parts and components from suppliers based on inventory levels, production schedules, and customer orders.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular audits to reconcile discrepancies.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of parts and resolve any delivery issues.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as sales and service to determine parts requirements and specifications.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate pricing with suppliers to achieve optimal procurement costs.
- Receive all requests for parts from internal and external customers and reply promptly with all the information regarding the price and availability.
- Monitor market trends and industry developments to identify new suppliers and potential product improvements.
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams on parts selection, compatibility, and usage.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
- Work with parts department, service department and territory salesman to keep customers up and running efficiently.
- Ability to balance the business needs and goals of the company while looking out for the best interests of our customers.
- Prolonged sitting with periodic lifting, walking, standing, bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs on a frequent basis.
- Forklift usage for palletizing shipments, loading and unloading delivery trucks, and stocking large parts onto pallet racking
- Maintaining a clean storeroom and parts warehouse
- Shipping and receiving for UPS and LTL shipments
- Other duties as assigned
Education
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.
- Preferred: Previous experience in Vac, Sweeper and/or Refuse Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Customer Service, 2+ years
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
Skills
- Preferred: Customer Success, Account management, or customer-facing role
- Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with CRM software.
- Friendly, positive, upbeat mental attitude and personality.
- Time-Management and Planning
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict-resolution skills
- Preferred: Forklift Certification
- Multi-tasking
PARTS & SERVICE SALES SPECIALIST - Phoenix, AZ
Summary:
Enviro-Clean Equipment sells and services municipal equipment and parts to Public Works Departments and contractors in the states of Arizona and Nevada. We are a one-stop shop with a strong reputation and vast expertise. We offer products, services, and innovations that provide solutions our customers need now and in the future. We are looking to hire a Parts & Service Sales Representative for our growing team. This position will work from Phoenix, AZ.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the satisfaction and success of our valued customers. You are expected to conduct regular visits to customers’ locations to establish strong rapport and understand their unique requirements. This role involves a combination of on-site visits, virtual interactions, and collaboration with internal teams to deliver unparalleled service.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Ability to bring on new customers as well as manage our current customers.
- Visits assigned customers.
- Engage with customers, understand their needs, proactively identify challenges and provide timely solutions to ensure their satisfaction.
- Address any issues they encounter with their truck bodies and provide effective solutions.
- Technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn and understand complex products and systems.
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers’ descriptions of malfunctions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with customers at all levels.
- Coordinate and facilitate training sessions for customers who may require remote assistance or additional guidance.
- Serve as a liaison between customers and internal departments: parts, service, and sales, to streamline communication and resolve issues effectively.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, product developments, and best practices to better serve customers and drive continuous improvement.
Position Type:
- Collaborate with the sales team to identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling products and services to existing customers.
- Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback in a professional and timely manner, ensuring positive outcomes and maintaining customer loyalty.
- Assist in the development of customer success strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing overall customer satisfaction and retention.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Requirements:
- Required: a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent plus vocational training or job-related course work.
- Preferred: Previous experience in Refuse, Vac or Sweeper Industry/Environment
- Preferred: Customer Service, 2+ years
- Preferred: Karmak & Salesforce
- Preferred: Automotive or other mechanical knowledge
Skills:
- Preferred: Customer Success, Account management, or customer-facing role
- Automotive or other mechanical knowledge is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience with CRM software is a plus. - Friendly and upbeat personality
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict-resolution skills