Yard Specialist I
Warren CAT · Abilene, TX
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TEAM UP WITH US! The Yard Specialist I is responsible for general maintenance and logistics of the Yard, as well as supporting the Rental, Parts, and Service Departments as needed. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Prepare tools for shipment to other stores and dealers. • Properly dispose (check-in) all tools that are received for factory, vendors, and other locations. • Assemble and disassemble work tools as required and ensure proper labeling of all tools. • Maintain good order and cleanliness of the yard. • Assist Rental, Parts, and Service Departments when instructed to do so. • Greets customers in yard, helping direct them to office or unloading areas. • Assists delivery drivers in loading and unloading work tools. • Will be involved in washing and/or performing light maintenance on work tools. • Has good working knowledge of all work tools. • Makes final inspection of equipment before customer receives it, verifying inventory ID number, fuel level, and “rental ready” condition. • Verifies fuel consumed and inspects all “detail” of equipment when returned. • Installs “service tags” on equipment returned from rental. • Moves “rental ready” equipment back to proper storage areas following routine maintenance procedures by service shop. • Greets customers in yard, helping direct them to office or unloading areas. • Assists customers and delivery drivers in loading and unloading rental equipment. • Gives customers start/stop and general operating instructions on rental equipment. • Will be involved in washing and/or performing light maintenance on rental equipment. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • A pro-active, problem-solving attitude. • Ability to manage a varied workload with constantly changing priorities. • Detail-orientation, well organized and ability to work effectively under pressure. • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills by demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain positive rapport with a diverse employee/customer population. • Ability to accomplish assignments. • Ability to work overtime as a job requirement dependent of department needs, as well as occasional weekend, holiday or evening work. • Must be able to pass workstep test for position. • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training. WHY WORK WITH US? • We like to take care of business and have fun doing it! • We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package. • Don't you want to work with awesome people? IMPORTANT INFORMATION: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally do heavy lifting. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required travel up to 5%. This position is considered a safety sensitive position. The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Delivery Driver - Flexible Onboarding
DoorDash · Abilene, TX
DoorDash is the #1 category leader in food delivery, food pickup, and convenience store delivery in the US, trusted by millions of customers every day.As a Dasher, you’ll stay busy with a variety of earnings opportunities and can work when it works for you.Being a Dasher with DoorDash gives you th
Environmental Lab - Laboratory - Laboratory Technician Trainee - Environmental Lab
City of Abilene · Abilene, TX
Laboratory Technician Position Under general supervision, performs technical laboratory work involved in collecting water and wastewater samples and performing a variety of standard and specialized chemical and microbiological tests. This position exercises no direct supervision. Laboratory Technician Trainee Collect samples and prepare for testing, including water, wastewater, and sludge. Calibrate, maintain, and set up equipment for various laboratory operations. Clean laboratory equipment and facilities. Perform chemical and mathematical calculations. Prepare and maintain quality control records, report files, and daily logs of samples and testing procedures. Conduct standard and specialized chemical and microbiological examinations of routine and special samples of raw and treated water, wastewater, and industrial waste. Prepare samples for shipment to other laboratories. Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various water treatment plants, pump stations, storage tanks, lakes, sampling locations (including the entire water shed), and vendors. Laboratory Technician I, II Oversee and participate in conducting a variety of standard and specialized chemical analyses and microbiological examinations of regular and special samples. Supervise the preparation of specific laboratory equipment and standard reagents. Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports. Assist with the establishment and implementation of laboratory procedures. Collect and prepare samples. Train new personnel. Respond to public concerns Order and maintain necessary laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies. Other Job Related Duties Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Assists with the investigation of public concerns raised by citizens, as well as performing field samples when assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laboratory techniques, practices, and procedures, including the operation and maintenance of standardized laboratory equipment. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in a laboratory environment. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to use various types of laboratory equipment. Operate office equipment, including a PC and Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel, and Google Suite. Safely operate a vehicle. Ability to perform chemical and microbiological tests. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division's mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Experience and Training Guidelines For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Laboratory Technician Trainee Previous experience in technical laboratory work is preferred. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any of the following fields: microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical technology, or a physical or natural science is required. At least 24 hours of chemistry or 16 hours of microbiology, or 16 hours of biology, including 4 hours of microbiology, are required. (Dual credit, placement hours, leveling courses, and online courses in Chemistry and Microbiology do not count towards fulfilling this requirement.) A Class "D" Water License or a Class "D" wastewater license within twelve (12) months of employment is required. A Texas driver's license is required within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is necessary. Laboratory Technician I A minimum of six (6) months supervised training and experience in a laboratory or at the City of Abilene Environmental Laboratory is required. A minimum of a Class "D" Water License, or a Class "D" Wastewater License is required. Laboratory Technician II At least two (2) years of experience in conducting water, chemical, and microbiological laboratory tests is required. Candidates are required to possess at least two of the following: a Class "C" Surface Water license, a Class "C" Wastewater license, or a Laboratory certification from the Texas Water Utilities or American Water Works. Special Requirements Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confined space work. Exposure to chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards. Ability to travel to different sites. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: With or without accommodation, the "X" indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___ Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___ Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds ___ Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds _X_ Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds ___ Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Codes for how often: Y = Yes N = No E = Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M = Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I = Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A = Almost Never (Code / Task _E Standing _I__ Sitting _M Walking _I__ Lifting _M Carrying _A Pushing/Pulling _A Overhead Work _M Fine Dexterity _A Kneeling _A Crouching _A Crawling _M Bending _A Twisting _I__ Climbing _I__ Balancing _E Vision _E Hearing _E Talking ___ Other: _____________________
Electronic Engineer
US Department of War · Abilene, TX
Job Title Job Description Duties Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level Use engineering manuals, standard publications, and technical material to obtain information and pertinent data for use by higher level engineers, contractors and/or customers. Keep abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments. Perform duties in support of the installation, operations, and maintenance of weapon systems, subsystems, facilities, machinery, and/or support equipment. Perform developmental assignments in the application of established principles, techniques, methods, and procedures of professional electronics engineering in the area of installation, operations, and maintenance.
Front Desk Agent
Kimpton Palladian Hotel · Abilene, TX
Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including NewYork, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu. Highgate also has an expanding presence in key European markets through properties in London, Paris, Barcelona, Vienna and Prague. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $10B and generates over $2B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location Located on the seam of Belltown and the retail core, the 97-room Kimpton Palladian Hotel is within walking distance of landmarks like Pike Place Market, the waterfront, and Seattle's best new restaurants, live music venues, cafés, and boutiques. When you're not exploring, your home base is a 1910 landmark reinvented in a masculine-chic style with luxe amenities, edgy design elements, and contemporary furnishings that reflect Belltown's hip heritage. You'll also find a heralded seafood restaurant in Shaker + Spear, a speakeasy-style social lounge called Pennyroyal, and a lobby you won't soon forget. The Palladian beckons today's tech titans and tastemakers. Overview The Front Office Agent is responsible for providing attentive, courteous and efficient service to all guests during check-in, throughout their stay, and at checkout, while maximizing room revenue and occupancy. Responsibilities • Answer inquires from guests regarding restaurants, transportation, entertainment, etc. • Follow all cash handling and credit policies. • Be aware of all rates, packages and special promotions as listed in the Red Book. • Be familiar with all in-house groups. • Be aware of closed out and restricted dates. • Obtain all necessary information when taking room reservations and follow the rate-quoting scenario. • Be familiar with hospitality terminology. • Have knowledge of emergency procedures and assist as needed. • Handle check-ins and checkouts in a friendly, efficient and courteous manner. • Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees. • Fully comprehend and be able to operate all relevant aspects of the Front Desk computer system. • Be able to perform and complete all tasks and duties on the shift checklist in a timely and efficient manner. • Be able to complete a bucket check, room rate verification report, and housekeeping report. • Balance and prepare individual paperwork for closing of shift according to hotel standards. • Maintain and market promotions and guest programs. • Maintain a clean work area. • Assist guests with safe deposit boxes. Qualifications • College course work in related field helpful. • Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. • High School diploma or equivalent required. • Computer experience required. • Customer Services experience preferred. • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times. • Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner. • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. • Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner. • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. • Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. • Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. • Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. • Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas. • Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. • Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. • Perform other duties as requested by management. Benefits • In addition to travel discounts at our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage, as well as Dental and Vision benefits to eligible full-time associates. Paid time off plans may also be available to associates who qualify. The Retirement 401(k) Program is open to both full-time and part-time associates who qualify. Applications will be accepted between 06/03/2026 - until filled