Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

What You Will Do

• Repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts and heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake and pneumatic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on all rolling stock, including oil and filter changes and completing preventive maintenance records.
• Change bearings and set for proper clearance.
• Replace flat tires and perform all miscellaneous repairs.
• Weld on equipment, as needed.
• Assist in mill repairs in emergency situations, as needed.
• Maintain mobile shop wash bay and surrounding areas.
• Identify parts in parts manual for proper ordering.
• Understand and satisfactorily complete work orders, preventative maintenance, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all training.
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours along with varying shift patterns.
• Able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Qualification

• Must have 2 years of experience with direct responsibility in troubleshooting and repairing heavy rolling stock equipment to include: gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatic and structural damage.
• Must have good welding skills in all positions and cutting skills with a torch.
• Must have professional tools and toolboxes used in the repair of rolling stock equipment and willing to acquire additional tools.
• Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours.
• Must know how to follow direction.
• Must have good attendance record.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good communication skills.
• Must meet in-house minimum testing standards for Maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-year degree in heavy equipment repair and 5 years' experience or demonstrated training certifications for heavy equipment.
• Extensive work history of Caterpillar and Volvo loaders, Taylor and Hyster forklifts and general automotive repair.
• Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).