Shop-Yard Assistant

SUMMARY

Northwest Contracting, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation, is currently seeking a qualified Shop-Yard Assistant for NWC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Applicant will perform all types of general construction yard work as well as light mechanical tasks along with parts and material running. Some examples: loading trucks, washing equipment, picking up parts, dropping material off on jobsites, doing oil changes and other misc. mechanical tasks as directed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 18 years of age or older.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to work un-supervised and stay on task.
• Willingness and ability to learn how to operate a forklift and other yard equipment
• Ability to get along with other people - Team player.

Preferred

• Well versed in Low Voc, Waterborne, MMA and other traffic markings systems.

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent walking with/next to equipment while working.
• Must be physically able to be on your feet, standing, walking, and working on hard concrete and tire floors for full shifts.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50# repeatedly, safely, and without unusual strain.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Work in outdoor inclement weather is required.  Work is conducted on and around equipment that circulates and holds hazardous material.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

 

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

 

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.