Duke's is looking for an entry-level Shop Assistant to join our team in Plymouth, MI.
In this hands-on role, you will support our fleet, warehouse, and shop operations by keeping our equipment, vehicles, materials, and facilities organized, safe, and ready for our field crews. If you enjoy learning, staying active, solving problems, and contributing to a team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Reporting to our Fleet Manager, you will:
- Abide by all safety policies and procedures, including wearing required PPE for your safety
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
Organize inventory, supplies, and parts
Review work orders and gather required materials and parts
Pull and prepare materials for field crews
Handle shipping, receiving, and inventory organization
Pick up and deliver parts, materials, vehicles, and equipment locally
Assist with cleaning, servicing, and preparing company vehicles and equipment
Complete basic facility maintenance, repairs, and daily cleanup tasks including lifting of heavy objects, loading and unloading of parts, and parts and trucks washing/assembly.
- Assist mechanics, superintendents, technicians and operators as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Apply now if you:
- Will abide by all safety policies and procedures, including wearing required PPE for your safety
- Are at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. A chauffer's license is required in Michigan. A CDL is a plus!
- Are willing to undergo a background check, MVR check, pre-employment drug screen, and DOT physical for DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate
Have previous experience working in a shop, warehouse, fleet, construction, or industrial environment preferred
Are familiarity with inventory management and equipment handling
- Are willing to run daily errands in company vehicle
- Are able and willing to work overtime and/or weekend as needed
- Have working knowledge technology including smartphones, tablets, digital communication tools, and data entry
- Have strong verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with field crews
Must be able to carry and lift 50 lbs. of equipment and tools from vehicle to problem area several times per day (may involve stairs and/or ladders)
- Can complete all job tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
