Heavy Equipment Shop Service Technician/Mechanic

Position Purpose

Responsible for performing quality work on various brands as effectively and profitably as possible. This includes diagnosing issues, ordering parts, writing technical reports, maintaining the care of company assets, and maintaining proper communication with others.

Essential Functions

• Communicates and supports the Kirby Smith vision and core values of One Mission, One Team, One Plan, One Goal
• Performs Shop repairs and maintenance with little or no direct supervision
• Diagnostics and evaluates problems with equipment; makes repairs using established guidelines in accordance with established flat rates
• Plans methods and sequence of performing assigned repairs
• Notifies the Manager of any additional work required on the unit
• Models safe work habits and abides by company safety policies and procedures always
• Keeps rework within established guidelines
• Organizes, cleans, and maintains a safe work area
• Contributes to departmental and product line goals
• Completes required paperwork efficiently and promptly
• Attends factory and other training as specified by the supervisor
• Ensures that the shop equipment remains in optimal working order and is consistently maintained in a clean state
• Displays professional demeanor with customers, managers, and colleagues
• Promotes goodwill with customers and exhibits excellent customer relations behaviors
• Exhibits consistent and reliable on-site attendance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years’ experience in diagnosing and repairing construction equipment
• Ability to read complex hydraulic and electrical schematics
• Furnish and maintain a set of hand tools and any special tools required by the company
• Ability to occasionally work overtime, stay overnight, and work on weekends when needed
• Maintain a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Carrying up to 100 pounds without assistance
• Physical ability to squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, climb, and reach overhead
• Must be able to work in extreme heat or cold and wet, damp, dusty, or windy conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises, hazardous materials, and fumes/odors associated with the shop
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on equipment for extended hours, with continual mounting and dismounting throughout the workday
• Able to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition

Heavy Equipment Shop Service Technician/Mechanic Specific Benefits

• Above-Average Industry Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (including Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Growth Opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family-owned and Operated
• Health and Wellness
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Uniforms & Steel/Composite Safety Toed Boots provided
• Highly productive shop
• Continued education, manufacturer hands-on and web-based training
• Company-paid Accident Insurance

Benefits

• Generous PTO Package/Paid Holidays
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Company-paid Accident Insurance

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the business and the employee.

Pay

Competitive above-average industry pay based on experience and qualifications.