Career Opportunities
Lester Brothers is committed to teamwork and employee success, which is why we offer competitive wage rates and benefits. We are always looking for new, motivated, enthusiastic individuals ready to start a career in the construction and trucking industry.
If this field is something that you would like to get into or are currently involved in, feel free to contact us at (517)-764-7888 or stop by our Lester Brothers location to drop off your resume for review.
Open Positions
Diesel Mechanic (Second Shift)
Non-Exempt, No Supervisory Responsibilities
Job Summary:
Lester Brothers is committed to teamwork and employee success, so we offer competitive wage rates and benefits. We are always looking for new, motivated, enthusiastic individuals ready to start or continue a career in the construction and trucking industry.
The Diesel Mechanic will perform maintenance and repair to keep the Lester Brothers fleet of trucks running. This job will include, but will not be limited to, safely performing essential services in trucks, trailers, and equipment, replacing brakes, and repairing lights, among other
mechanical jobs. Pay is based on experience level.
Responsibilities:
- Service, repair, adjust, and test all engines, motors, moving parts, and equipment.
- Inspect equipment or materials to identify the cause of problems or defects.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what maintenance is needed.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment.
- Raise trucks, heavy parts, or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
- Recondition and replace parts, pistons, bearings, gears, and valves.
- Troubleshoot operation problems and determine plan of action to remedy problems.
- Install equipment, etc., to meet specifications.
- Complete all necessary paperwork as required.
Qualifications:
- Experience with diesel engines and air brakes
- 3+ years working as a diesel mechanic preferred
- Clean driving record preferred
- Certifications a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and balancing
- Sitting, standing, and walking
- Must be able to lift/maneuver 50 or more lbs. unassisted
Gravel Train Driver
Gravel Train Driver
Non-Exempt, Full-Time
No Supervisory Responsibilities
Job Summary:
The driver will be transporting and dumping loose materials, such as sand, gravel, crushed rock, and asphalt from jobsites. Must possess excellent customer service skills, keep truck clean, and abide by all state, local, and federal laws. Lester Brothers is committed to teamwork and employee success, so we offer competitive wage rates and benefits. We are always looking for new, motivated, enthusiastic individuals ready to start or continue a career in the construction and trucking industry.
Responsibilities:
- Understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures
- Complete safety checks, including truck equipment and supplies per CDL pre-trip guidelines
- Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secured and apron in the appropriate position
- Load and unload material at the appropriate site
- Clean truck, including cab and truck bed
- Maintain positive relationships with all employees, customers, and community
- Maintain logs of working hours
- Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications:
- Class A CDL with doubles endorsement
- Must have one year gravel train-doubles experience
- Willing to work overtime and Saturdays
- Clean MVR
- Must have experience with manual transmission
- Must have and maintain a DOT physical and pass pre-employment DOT drug screening
- Must be in the FMCSA drug and alcohol Clearinghouse with a status of “driver not prohibited”
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting, standing, and walking
- Must be able to lift/maneuver 50 or more lbs. unassisted
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision after sixty days of employment
- Supplemental benefits (i.e. life, STD, LTD, cancer insurance, critical illness and accident insurance) offered sixty days of employment
- 401K with up to 4% company match after six months of employment
- Paid time off: sick, vacation, and holidays
Parts Inventory Control Specialist
Parts Inventory Control Specialist
Non-Exempt, No Supervisory Responsibilities
Schedule: 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, overtime as needed
Job Summary:
The Parts Inventory Specialist will track inventory and stock changes. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory control, receiving incoming deliveries, inspecting inventory, maintaining inventory records, ordering parts, and forecasting shop needs. Pay is based on experience level.
Lester Brothers is committed to teamwork and employee success, so we offer competitive wage rates and benefits. We are always looking for new, motivated, enthusiastic individuals ready to start or continue a career in the construction and trucking industry.
Responsibilities:
- Create purchase orders and order parts for jobs.
- Ensure frequently needed parts are always in stock.
- Perform and track part returns. Return dirty cores to manufacturers for refurbishing.
- Keep an eye on trends and innovations in diesel repair.
- Perform inventory cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Serve as parts runner back-up, when necessary, to cover sickness, vacation, etc.
- Implement best practices for inventory storage to prevent damage to product, optimize space, and ensure storage area is free from hazards.
- Implement strategies for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Ensure the correct parts are coming in. Match visually inspected parts against the purchase order and the vendor’s invoice or packing slip. Log receipt of parts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience with inventory, logistics, or warehousing preferred.
- Computer skills related to email, internet, spreadsheets/databases and inventory management systems.
- Clean driving record preferred.
- Strong mechanical knowledge required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to communicate professionally with internal and external customers, vendors, and coworkers.
- Forklift experience and certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling, and balancing
- Sitting, standing, and walking
- Must be able to lift/maneuver 60 or more lbs. unassisted.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision offered after sixty days of employment. Supplemental benefits (i.e. life, STD, LTD, critical illness, and accident insurance) offered at sixty days of employment.
- 401K with up to 4% company match after six months of employment.
- Paid time off: sick, vacation, and holidays.