Lot Technician

River Valley Power and Sport of Red Wing is looking for a willing team player to join our Powersport Service team immediately. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, reliable, takes direction from management well, and has a large amount of forklift, truck/trailer transporting, detailing experience.

Compensation:  $20.00 and up per hour (non-exempt), starting wage is based on experience, certifications, and qualifications of applicant. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., hours may vary depending on business needs including some required Saturdays 8:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Requirements: Must have valid driver's license and high school diploma/GED.  Ability to operate a laptop computer correlating to business system and company Sharepoint site. Ability to push, pull and lift up to 75lbs., walk, bend, and sit for extended periods of time.  Must be able to work in all elements of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold).  Must be willing able to obtain a DOT health card based on criteria set by DOT. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete preparation of new and used equipment for customer purchase, showroom floor, and delivery at a pristine level - powersport and marine product.
• Assist detail department with basic cleaning of equipment when needed, interior and exterior of powersport and marine products using specialized cleaners, vacuum's, pressure washer and standard cleaning equipment.
• Clean interior and exterior of product.
• Partner with management on quantity and quality of work within schedule.
• Unload new equipment from trucks, inspecting for quality and fulfilling proper receiving process requirements of equipment.
• Utilize special purpose cleaners to ensure lasting cleanliness.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, moving and parking equipment to correct lot location.
• Operating forklift, F150 truck, flatbed truck, powersport products including motorcycles, and various hand and power tools.
• Proper trailering and securing transport loads.
• Moving equipment from the lot to staging to service bays, back to lot ensuring maximum technician efficiencies.
• Working with the store, parts and service managers on product showroom, parts storage and displays & lot staging ensuring cleanliness and organization in all areas.

• Some delivery of product to other company locations (Red Wing City Limits).
• Maintaining organization and cleanliness of facility withe some building maintenance tasks required.
• Seasonal snow removal tasks (shoveling, salting and plowing facility lot).
• Assist other departments as needed or on special help projects as assigned by management.

Benefits: At River Valley Companies, your compensation package is much more than your base salary. All eligible employees have access to pooled demo units (pontoon, snowmobile, ATV, Slingshot), major unit and parts/garments/accessories discounts. Plus, RVPS provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including: medical and dental plans, employee assistance program and other mental health resources, additional ancillary insurance programs (life, accident, hospital, cancer, critical illness), Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Traditional and Roth 401(k) with an employer match, Health Savings Account, holiday pay, reasonable flexible schedule, and employer provided clothing.

About River Valley Companies: Since 1996, we are a family owned and operated  full service powersport and marine dealership spread across 3 communities within the state of Minnesota (Rochester, Red Wing, Lake Minnetonka). Our team continues to grow and out perform the industry. We attest to this as a direct correlation to the unique and awesome people that represent River Valley everyday, even outside of work. Every day our staff have the opportunity to ensure all future and current customers receive the unique #RVPSExperience in every interaction they come across. We work hard and play harder! Our team is committed to taking market share and engage enthusiastic, dedicated, and like-minded individuals looking to make a career in the powersport and marine industry. We are dedicated to ensuring we hire the right individuals for the right role(s) and team(s) to ensure all around success.

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