Heavy Equipment Mechanic

About the role

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is a majority employee-owned ESOP Company that operates with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. We are committed to achieving operational excellence and are fueled by success, as we are personally vested in the outcome. We offer a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, and we provide learning and development opportunities centered on promotion from within.

Responsibilities

• Replace and repair broken equipment
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and systems such as motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures
• Perform field services and repairs on various equipment
• Cookordinate with Equipment Manager on needed parts & supplies necessary to repair and rebuild items
• Use and operate all hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner
• View safety as paramount and pro-actively identify safety hazards
• Complete accurate required maintenance documents and records
• Participate in Equipment Manager meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have own hand tools up to 1 5/8 or be willing to invest in tools as needed
• Must have good driving record
• Must be able to obtain DOT Medical Card
• Ability to pass ATF screenings
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the position
• Physical ability to lift 50 - 100 lbs., 30 - 40% of the time, with stooping and bending 30 - 40% of the time
• Physical ability to work outside on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather environments

Qualifications

• High school or technical school graduate
• ASE certified in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance
• At least 3-5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience
• Self-starter with the ability to work with limited supervision
• Core skills in mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics, diesel motors, welding, electrical systems, and PLC skills

Skills

• Strong mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics skills
• Diesel motors expertise
• Welding skills
• Electrical systems knowledge
• PLC skills

Benefits

• Employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program
• Traditional Company matched 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

DOE, plus company vehicle with gas card