Hitch Professional

United States

This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work and must not require employer sponsorship.

  

 

Compensation Range: $17.00 to $18.00 Hourly

Location:

1685 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Connecticut 06514 United States of America

           

Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you interested in learning valuable technical skills? U-Haul is seeking a hard-working, knowledgeable person for the position of Hitch Service Technician. Hitch Service Technicians work in U-Haul Moving and Storage Center lots to provide outstanding service to customers using their advanced technical expertise.

Our motto is 'Hire Fast, Pay Fast.' You can start today and get paid today! Schedule two hands-on working interviews and get paid for each. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus! In addition, we offer a $300 cash bonus, paid upon completion of U-Haul Equipment Inspection and Verification through our 1-2-3 Punch Certification Program at retail stores.

U-Haul Offers Hitch Service Technicians:

• Career stability

• Opportunities for advancement

• Mindset App Reimbursement

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Health insurance & Prescription plans, if eligible

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days, if eligible

• Life insurance

• MetLaw Legal program

• MetLife auto and home insurance

• Discounts on Apple products, Dell computers, cell phone plans, hotels, and more

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 24-hour physician available for kids

• Dental & Vision Plans

• Business travel insurance

• You Matter Program (EAP) Employee Assistance Program

• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

• Critical Illness/Group Accident Insurance

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
   

Hitch Service Technician Primary Responsibilities:

• Understand and explain U-Haul’s variety of towing packages

• Recommend and install the right tow package on customer vehicles

• Provide exceptional customer service and support to U-Haul customers.

• Other duties as assigned

• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University

Customer Service Responsibilities:

• Assist customers inside and outside a U-Haul center with U-Haul products and services.

• Use smartphone-based U-Scan technology to manage rentals and inventory.

• Move and hook up U-Haul trucks and trailers.

• Clean and inspect equipment on the lot including checking fluid levels.

• Answer questions and educate customers regarding products and services.

• Prepare rental invoices and accept equipment returned from rental.

• Install hitches and trailer wiring.

• Fill propane (certification offered through U-Haul upon employment)

• Drive a forklift (certification offered through U-Haul upon employment)

• Other duties as assigned

• Participate in ongoing continuous U-Haul education through U-Haul University.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain a good driving record

• Basic wiring and hand/power tool experience

• Willingness to work in a customer service setting

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Environment:

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or irritating chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing, or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Physical Demands:

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods both indoors and outdoors of remaining stationery, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted.

U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products.  The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.   

U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.