Sign Service Apprentice (Portland)

At YESCO “team” means “family”. We’re family-owned and operated. We build relationships and make decisions on a local level and that means all our employees are given the tools, resources, respect, and appreciation they need and deserve to be successful in our sign business.

We know that hard work pays off and it should be rewarded with fair pay, great benefits, and opportunities to advance. We foster an honest, open, safe shop - which is evident by the many employees who have made life-long careers here at YESCO. Your work ethic and talents are what we’re looking for!

We have a passion for signs and the people who make and install them. We haven’t worked out all the bugs in business, but after 100yrs of making signs with a bunch of amazing people, we feel like we’re on the right track.

Let’s get together and chat more about joining YESCO, please apply below.

https://yesco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Sign-Installation-Apprentice_R002684-1

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under close supervision of the Service & Install Supervisor or Lead installs new signs and services existing signs efficiently and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews blueprints and prepares materials and supplies for sign installation
• Transports sign materials, prepares and erects signs
• Performs maintenance and repair to existing signs
• Completes paperwork for installations and service work
• Travels to field site
• Follows all safety guidelines and regulations
• Obtains completed work sign-off from customers

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans, stocks, and maintains equipment
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts with customers
• Interacts with installation helpers and apprentices
• Interacts with engineers, production staff, account executives and other departments

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• A High School Diploma or GED and one or more years of relevant experience involving demonstrated abilities in construction including welding, operation of heavy equipment, crane and forklift, power tools, electrical experience, and reading blueprints and work orders; or any combination of training, education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Possess some construction experience.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple work activities to meet critical deadlines, as well as working independently
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing
• Ability to operate computer, telephone, and other office equipment
• Excellent basic math skills
• Strong work ethic with an enthusiastic, positive attitude, and the highest level of integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Maintain regular and timely attendance
• Valid Class B CDL License or the ability to obtain one

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in a shop environment, outside site environment or
driving to site locations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit or stand for long periods of time; use computer to enter data, use telephone to converse with customers, staff, and other departments; perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement. The employee is regularly required to: talk, feel the attributes of objects, grasp, push, and reach with arms or hands.

Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. The Employee must have ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift 50 pounds and operate heavy equipment.

We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23