Mechanic Field 2 - Day Shift

About the role

This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision from the Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader. Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment.

Essential functions

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild minor system failures on mobile equipment
• Safely perform all essential functions
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project
• Safely operate equipment which may or may not require a commercial drivers license for diagnosing and testing purposes
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders
• Perform cleanup at end of day or when job is completed including cleaning tools and putting tools in proper storage
• Proactively communicate with Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects
• Safely use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties
• Consistently work on personal growth plan
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week
• Occasionally work non-traditional hours including Night shift, Saturdays and Sundays
• Regular travel to regional job sites is required
• May require periodic travel and overnight stay outside of region
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers
• Prefer Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements
• Prefer Class A state inspection license
• Must possess tools needed to complete assigned projects
• Must be competent in each or working to become proficient in a majority of the following:
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Hydraulic principles and systems
  • Power and drive train principles
  • Machine electronics
  • Cutting and welding processes
  • Fuel systems

Knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of: Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment; basic computer skills; construction operations.

Ability to: Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment; take and follow instructions; ability to learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures; mentor SSE personnel as directed.

Education and experience

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.

Experience: Prefer three years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.

Physical requirements

• Work with fuel and other petroleum products
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Physically climb on and off equipment safely
• Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas
• Work in shop or field environments with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces and inclement weather conditions
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment