Lead Fence Technician

Job Description

About USS: \n

United Site Services is the industry leader in comprehensive site services, committed to creating partnerships that help enable our customers’ project and event success. Our deep industry expertise, excellence in process management, and dedication to corporate responsibility are pillars of our value proposition; each supported by tangible, best-practice programs.

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Our success is fueled by the dedication and collaboration of our diverse team, which includes field technicians, customer care representatives, sales professionals, and functional experts. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless and reliable experience for our customers.

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By joining United Site Services, you will be part of an organization that values continuous improvement, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Overview: \n

The Lead Fence Technician coordinates and oversees the activities of associates in the Fence department engaged in installation/repair of fence products. Work is performed under general direction of the branch Fence Supervisor or Manager.

Responsibilities: \n

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• Coordinates work activity for Fence Technicians, Fence Helpers, and Fence Branch associates; participates in the work as needed.
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• Estimates the time and material costs required for projected fence jobs; keeps cost and job records and submits reports; initiates requisitions for supplies, tools, and equipment.
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• Conducts periodic inspections and gives on-site supervision over hazardous or unusual work assignments; assures availability of equipment, materials, and supplies.
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• Trains and instructs fence department associates on detailed procedures.
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• Participates in the counseling/coaching and recruiting/staffing process.
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• Trains personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools.
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• Conducts safety tailgates meetings/maintains training records and helps to enforce safety regulations, rules, and working conditions.
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• Conduct daily pre-shift vehicle inspection & report deficiencies to shop immediately.
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• Conduct daily inspection of all tools assigned to the truck to ensure safety and proper working condition.
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• Check loads to ensure that truck has all material (fence panels, poles, etc.) and tools needed to complete service tickets.
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• Meet with site superintendent (or other designated representative) to confirm work order.
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• Maintain telephone or radio contact with supervisor to receive additional instructions, changes to work locations, etc.
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• Unload all fence materials and install fence panels, with appropriate tools, at work site in accordance with pre-determined specifications.
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• Locate, measure and mark location for placement of panels & installation.
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• Coordinate the workload and the efforts of the fence helper.
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• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment & work site to ensure that specifications are met.
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• Records information such as personnel, production and operational data on specified forms and submit to Fence Manager at end of each shift.
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• Follows all established safety rules & regulations.
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• Special projects as assigned by management.
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• Operate fence vehicle to and from pre-designated work sites.
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Qualifications: \n

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• Minimum two years of commercial driving experience.
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• Two years of general labor experience.
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• Valid Commercial Driver's license (CDL Class C). 
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• Excellent time management, customer service and communication skills.
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• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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• Ability to meet deadlines.
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Physical Requirements: \n

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• Sit while driving and stand while servicing products
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• Use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects tools or controls
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• Repeat the same movements
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• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away and also at greater distance
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• Speak clearly so customers can understand
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• Understand the speech of another person
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• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
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• Walk up to 30 minutes at a time without exertion
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• Enter and exit equipment by stepping and kneeling
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• Lift up to 40lbs from your waist to your shoulders
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• Lift 30lbs from the floor to your head
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• Crouch and squat
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• Push 100lbs and pull 100lbs horizontally
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Benefit Summary: \n

All full-time employees working an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

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• Holiday & Paid Time Off (pro-rated for Part-Time employees)
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• Medical/Pharmacy
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• Dental
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• Vision
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• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
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• Employer-Paid Employee Basic Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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• Voluntary Employee Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
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• Voluntary Spousal Life
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• Voluntary Dependent Life
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• Hospital Indemnity, Accident and Critical Illness
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• Commuter/Transit Account
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• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
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• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
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• Health Savings Account 
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• 401(k) with employer match
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• Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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• Employee Discounts
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At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program.

Salary Range: $22.80 – $31.92 / hour Pay Transparency Statement: At United Site Services, our salary ranges reflect the minimum and maximum base pay for the posted position applicable to all locations across the US. Within the posted salary range, individual pay is determined by the geographic location, job related skills, experience, education, and certifications. Our total compensation package includes base pay plus a comprehensive benefits program. EEO Statement: \n

United Site Services is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation , gender identity , age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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