Heavy Diesel Mechanic - 1st shift

Maintenance Duties

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment including rolling yard equipment such as yard trucks, vans, switchers, loaders, Mi-Jack cranes, skid steer, concrete trucks, as well as rolling support equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies.

Other Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders).
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures.
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures.
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures.
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks).
• Able to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair.
• Able to understand and follow direction.
• Able to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment.
• Able to work independently.
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two to five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment.
• Two (2) year technical school degree.

Physical Requirements

• Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.

Work Environment

• Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.