Heavy Diesel Mechanic

About the role

The hourly range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00 per Hour. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Responsibilities

• Special consideration given to individuals with maintenance experience on directional drilling equipment.
• Diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and diesel equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis to determine necessary corrective actions.
• Must have the ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams and technical repair manuals.
• Conduct extensive equipment inspections and identify worn and damaged parts.
• Verify equipment performance by conducting field tests.
• Spec parts needed for repairs and order from suppliers. Fabrication of some parts may be required.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Completes preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites located within the Southeast.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to various levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years mechanic experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Must have extensive diagnostic and repair experience with trucks and heavy equipment, preferably including directional drills.
• Must have own tools.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional long hours to support drill crew during critical pullbacks.
• Willing to travel for 2-3 days at a time