Equal Opportunity

Wheeler Machinery Co. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Pursuant to the Company’s policy all employment decisions involving applicants and employees are to be based on job related factors and are to be made without regard to race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, age, color, national origin or any other characteristics protected under federal or state law. Examples of employment decisions include, but are not limited to, decisions regarding:

1. Recruiting, advertising, or soliciting employment.
2. Selection for hire.
3. Placement, transfer or promotion of employees.
4. Rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
5. Selection for training programs, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training.
6. Performance evaluations and treatment during employment.
7. Termination, layoff or recall where applicable.

The Company is committed to providing a workplace free of sexual harassment and free of harassment, intimidation or coercion based on race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, age, color, national origin or any other characteristics protected under federal or state law. The Company disapproves of and will not tolerate such harassment, intimidation or coercion. Employees, supervisors, managers and others who commit acts of harassment, intimidation or coercion will be subject to severe disciplinary measure, which may include discharge on the first offense.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and job applicants with known disabilities so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship. Any person with a physical or mental disability that limits or restricts his/her ability to perform a job may voluntarily inform the Company’s EEO Officer of the disability and potential need for accommodation and may suggest possible methods of reasonable accommodation. This information will be kept confidential and will be used only for purposes of complying with the law.

Affirmative Action Plan

As a government contractor, Wheeler Machinery Co. has adopted an affirmative action plan and is committed to making a good faith effort toward achieving the objectives of the plan. The Company has appointed Clint Fischer to serve as its EEO Officer.

Privacy Security of Applicants Policy

In compliance with the Utah Employment Selection Procedures Act, Wheeler Machinery Co. shall not request an applicants social security number, date of birth, or drivers license number until we have extended a job offer or requested from the applicant a criminal background check, credit history, or driving record.

We shall not use information obtained during the hiring process for any reason other than determining whether we will hire the applicant as an employee. Prohibited uses include marketing, profiling, or reselling the information. This policy shall be made readily accessible to any applicant who wishes to see it before completing an application.

Unless otherwise required by law, Wheeler Machinery Co. shall not retain information collected about an applicant for more than 2 years if the applicant is not hired during the 2-year period.

Department of Workforce Services provides information on education and training opportunities at http://jobs.utah.gov/services/training.asp. This education and training may assist job seekers in identifying opportunities to become more qualified for positions with the Company.

For questions or additional information please contact our Human Resources Generalist at 801-978-1355 or rhead@wheelercat.com.