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Service Technician
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted: 9/22/2023

Star Equipment, Ltd is seeking service technicians at our Cedar Rapids location, 2950 6th St SW!

We are a 3rd generation family-owned Iowa company that was founded in 1968. Star Equipment has grown to 80 employees in 4 Iowa locations; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Ames. Our equipment ranges from small generators and concrete saws, to skid loaders and forklifts, to concrete pumps and crane trucks. However, this position will be focusing on smaller engine equipment such as generators, concrete saws, power buggies, water pumps, plate compactors, light towers, mixers, and more.
 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Perform with minimum supervision any assigned maintenance task in a timely manner.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed and that fellow employees do the same.
• Troubleshoot problems on all equipment using test equipment, tools, service manuals and service bulletins.
• Utilize all departmental reference materials, service and parts manuals as needed to complete the job.
• Continually study and upgrade proficiency in construction equipment trouble shooting and repair.
• Keep your paperwork up-to-date at all times, personal and company (CDL - Physical Card - Log Books - Time Sheets).
• To think your job through and do it the best and most efficient way possible.
• Be able to check the work of new or lower-class mechanics when asked to do so.
• To own enough hand tools to facilitate completion of job tasks.

Personal Qualifications Required:

• Construction equipment mechanical experience - minimum 5 yrs.
• Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in construction equipment repair.
• Ability to check work of others.
• Ability to lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to work long hours (shop open 7-5 Mon-Fri, 8-noon Sat).
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits Include:

• Health, Life, Dental, Vision & LTD Insurance
• Uniforms
• Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Spending Program
• 401K

 
Star Equipment is a drug-free workplace; pre-employment physical and drug screen required (paid by Star Equipment). EOE

Territory Sales Manager
Waterloo, Iowa
Posted: 2/14/2024

Looking for a new challenge? As an essential partner in the Iowa Construction Industry with 55 years in business, Star Equipment Ltd is seeking a highly motivated individual to add to our sales team. Take control of a proven territory with a mature customer base. Whether you are looking to take your career in a new direction or continue your path in sales, we want to hear from you!

As a territory salesperson you will represent over 50 brands of construction equipment available to sell and rent to the construction industry in Blackhawk, Grundy, and Tama Counties. At Star Equipment, we know that an environment where the employee is valued, well-trained, and confident will bring satisfaction to the customer. Earn a living while learning new products to you and the construction industry both, while working for a family-owned company that has 50+ years in business.
 

• Prior Sales Experience a Positive, but Not Required
• Clean Driving Record and Ability to Obtain a CDL
• Based Out of Waterloo, IA
• Established Territory with Unlimited Earning Potential
• Knowledge of The Construction & Ag Industries a Plus

Benefits Include:

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Furnished
• Expenses Reimbursed
• Strong Base Salary Plus Commission on Sales, Rentals & Supplies
• Cell Phone & I-Pad Provided
• Health, Life, Vision, Dental & LTD Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Spending Program
• 401K with Match

Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. EOE.

Assistant Parts Manager
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted: 2/14/2024

Immediate opening for an assistant parts manager in our Des Moines facility. This position will be managing the daily customer sales for the parts department at our largest location, facilitating consumable purchasing, dealing with customers, coordinating building maintenance efforts, making sure backorders are processed as quickly as possible and more. You will also be in charge of the department when the parts manager is offsite.

Star Equipment is one of the largest general construction equipment houses in Iowa, employing over 85 people at 4 locations, family owned and in business for 54 years. Salary will be 55K-65k per year, based on experience and training.

If you feel you are up for this challenging position and have at least 5 years experience in management, construction, or parts - along with excellent memory, mathematical and customer skills, please contact us.
 

Assistant Parts Manager Responsibilities

• Assist in day to day parts and supplies retail operation
• Monitor and guide employees in parts sales, ordering, receiving, shipping, stocking
• Help promote targeted sales promotions
• Help maintain a clean and organized department
• Basic Computer Skills Required
• Great Customer Service Skills Required
• Clean driving history required

We Provide

• Competitive pay
• Uniforms
• Low cost Health, Vision, Dental, Life and LTD insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Vacation
• Sick leave

Star is a Drug Free Work place. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required, paid by Star Equipment.

Star Equipment Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assistant Service Manager
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted: 2/14/2024

Star Equipment, Ltd is seeking a Assistant Service Manager/Mechanic, at our Des Moines location, 1401 2nd Ave, due to a promotion. We are a 3rd generation family-owned Iowa company that was founded in 1968. Star Equipment has grown to 85 employees in 4 Iowa locations; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Ames. Our equipment ranges from small generators and concrete saws, to skid loaders and forklifts, to concrete pumps and crane trucks.

The ideal applicant should be a self starter with 2 years experience in diesel, small engine, and hydraulics on construction equipment; management, and administrative procedures. However, we are willing to train the right candidate. Paid training could be in-house or at service schools for major brands of equipment that we carry.
 

Assistant Service Manager Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect all mechanical work in process and completed work.
• Troubleshoot, analyze and access repair work to be completed.
• Assist with customers, over the counter and call-ins, analyze their problems to determine the best possible way to serve them.
• Assist mechanics when needed, by hands on training as well as some classroom training.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and usable work shop. Make sure all shop and service vehicles maintenance in handled.
• Work with Service Manger handling management and administrative details as assigned. Know all phases and procedures of service shop operation and know the company marketing plan.
• Schedule and assign mechanics in both the field and in house for daily and weekly workloads.
• Act as a safety officer for the company insuring all safety requirements are followed and accidents reported as they happen.
• Continually study and help upgrade quality proficiency of operations, work habits, and finished products.
• Act as one of the STAR family, helping sell our sales service and rental service to each customer.

Personal Qualifications

• Good supervisory aptitude, people person.
• Demonstrated high degree of proficiency in construction equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and evaluate solution through knowledge
• of construction industry.
• Able to adapt to sudden schedule changes.
• Willing to work hours to do the job.
• Computer knowledge a plus.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.

Benefits include competitive wages, health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, 401k plan, vacation and sick leave, 6 paid holidays. Uniforms provided. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required (paid by Star). EOE

For more information, please contact Kenneth Burkhalter, Service Manager, at 515-283-2215