Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be able to work with others
- Must be able to multitask
Education and/or Experience
- Minimum of a High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a technical environment.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. . The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability – Manages completing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
- Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
- Computer Skills- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Transcat internal systems including the sales and order processing system.
- Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
- Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment
- Ethics – Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values
- Initiative and Innovation – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed. Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention
- Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
- Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of organization
- Mathematical Skills- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
- Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and can overcome obstacles; takes calculated risks to accomplish objectives
- Oral Communication and Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
- Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures
- Planning/Organization – Consulting with supervisory or appropriate management personnel when necessary; prioritizes and plans work; uses time effectively; sets goals and objectives
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; works well in-group problem solving situations
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibilities for own actions; follows through on commitments
- Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner
- Reasoning Ability- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Safety/Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status. As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.
We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.
Contingencies
All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.
