Mechanic Technician I (Night Shift)

About the role

The primary objective of equipment maintenance is the repair and upkeep of production equipment, making sure to keep it in a safe, effective operating condition so that production and quality targets can be met on time and at cost.

Our Company, Allan Myers, is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic, building infrastructure such as highways, bridges, public water and wastewater systems. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment technicians or service personnel with technical support by phone, email, or directly at the job site.
• Develop quick and accurate communication with field personnel and dispatch.
• Assure quality of repairs to minimize recall/duplicate work.
• Assure compliance with all governmental and company safety policies.
• Comply with Human Resources policies.
• Review shop tool requirements to do work more efficiently.
• Observe and report any deficiencies to forward our PM program for effectiveness and possible additions to our program.
• Participate in technical training with dealer/manufacturer and pass on that training to other mechanics.
• Work closely with our Field Services Dispatcher and our parts personnel to assure on-time delivery of parts.
• Work daily with Internal Department, Field Managers, and Superintendents as well as Field Mechanics.
• Keep the service truck clean and orderly.
• Responsible for staying within HOS (hours of service), if applicable.
• Comply with all Trimble/Telogis regulations.

Qualifications

1 year of field experience repairing heavy construction equipment is required. A high school diploma, GED, or trade school is preferred. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

• Knowledgeable with all components of heavy construction machinery, including diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open and closed-circuit hydraulics, and compensating systems.
• Possess diagnostic capabilities with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
• Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
• Expected to keep all sensitive material confidential.
• Able to arrange schedules, recommend machinery to be down for repair as needed, and able to make parts orders.
• Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to work independently and safely.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
• Caterpillar Et/SIS, Volvo Prosis/tech tool, Cummins InSite knowledge/experience.
• Basic skills in OXY/Acetylene torch and basic Stick Welding 7018,6010.