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Tell me about a recent experience you've had working with your hands. |
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Describe a time when you successfully serviced, repaired, or tested a machine or device that operates mainly by mechanical principles. |
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Share an experience in which your diligence of inspecting equipment, structures, or materials helped you identify a problem or the cause of a problem. |
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Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful? |
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When is the last time you set ladders, scaffolds, and hoists in place for taking supplies to roof? Share an example. |
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Provide an example of a time when you successfully organized a diverse group of people to accomplish a task. |
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Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.) |
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Name a time when your patience was tested. How did you keep your emotions in check? |
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Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles. |
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Share an experience in which you've successfully learned how to handle a new piece of equipment? |
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Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation. |
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How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.) |
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Walk me through how you would hoist tar and roofing materials to roofs, using ropes and pulleys, or carry materials up ladders. |
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What are some long-range objectives that you developed in your last job? What did you do to achieve them? |
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Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.) |
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