Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others, and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company.
• Support goal of achieving zero injuries.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.
• Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, PTOs, brake systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and interphases, cranes, digger derricks, aerial devices, systems and components.
• Perform DOT inspections, perform monthly, annual inspections and dielectric testing on equipment.
• Complete repairs noted on all inspections, facilitate all the necessary documentation and paperwork for all repairs and inspections.
• Install and trouble shoot telematics in fleet equipment.
• Performs tune ups, brake jobs, functional adjustments to aerial equipment, digger derricks, cranes and other fleet equipment, preventative maintenance, metal fabrication and welding.
• Respond to road service calls and routinely scheduled visits to job sites to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Aid Fleet Manager with maintaining appropriate service and repair records.
• Aid Fleet Manager with researching and purchasing equipment parts and supplies.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Valid CDL driver’s license and medical card
• High school education or GED is required
• Associate’s degree in Heavy Duty Truck/Heavy Equipment repair or five years of experience performing repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment
• Minnnesota DOT inspector or able to obtain in 1 year
• Must supply a basic set of tools for work in the shop
• Qualified to perform annual inspections

Experience, Skills And Abilities

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines
• Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment
• Complete service & repair tasks from basic to complex, independently with minimal supervision
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools
• Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists
• Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment
• Skill & knowledge base to effectively service and repair machinery and implement new service and repair techniques
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions
• Ability to read manuals and schematics
• Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components
• Ability to communicate with others about repair work needed
• Ability to determine work priorities
• Ability to order and procure parts & supplies
• Acquire an effective knowledge of service procedures for all fleet equipment