Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on trucks and all types of equipment, and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of trucks and equipment to assure it is in safe working condition.
• Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists and other lifting devices, etc., on a daily basis.
• Troubleshoot truck and equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine method and extent of repair necessary.
• Read, interpret, analyze and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
• Anticipate needed parts and supplies, disassemble truck, equipment and parts, fabricate parts when needed, and reassemble truck, equipment and parts.
• Use cutting torch and perform welding tasks as needed.
• Clean work areas.
• Fill out shop repair work orders daily.
• Drive and maintain mechanic's truck.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written).
• Frequent contact and communication with others within and outside the company.
• Self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team setting; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Accurately complete work orders or other maintenance repair documentation.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• May be required to operate and maintain company vehicle to perform field service repair, then operate repair truck and/or equipment to ensure proper working condition after repairs have been completed.
• Responsible to provide own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools.
• May include nights, evening and weekends for work shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Class B CDL with air brakes (Class A CDL preferred).
• Qualifying driving record under company policy.
• Heavy truck and equipment repair experience preferred.
• Have own tools.

Skills

• Self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently or in a team setting; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines; highly organized with attention to detail.
• Accurately complete work orders or other maintenance repair documentation.
• Ensure OSHA, DOT, MSHA, EPA, DNR, safety and environmental regulation compliance.
• May be required to operate and maintain company vehicle to perform field service repair, then operate repair truck and/or equipment to ensure proper working condition after repairs have been completed.
• Responsible to provide own basic hand tools, pneumatics, and some specialty tools.
• May include nights, evening and weekends for work shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.