Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance of heavy equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Service equipment per company maintenance schedules and/or from equipment daily inspection reports
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements
• Inspect, lubricate, fuel and service equipment
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids for all equipment parts and check/change filters
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment support systems, such as electrical, hydraulic, suspension, air, and brake systems
• Identify, perform repairs, and make adjustments to various components and operating systems on the equipment or related components
• Ensure all safety devices on equipment are in good working order
• Perform routine welding repairs to equipment
• Maintain accurate repair orders, parts usage, and repair times through the utilization of a computerized system
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to materials, tools, shop, and work areas to maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with using a computer
• Excellent mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair equipment or component failure
• 1-2 years of applicable experience required

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Necessary tools to perform assigned tasks
• Familiarity with using a computer
• Excellent mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment maintenance and repair

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 75 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Frequently stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting/standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects

• Exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Able to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Able to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language