Basic Function: Responsible for mechanical repairs and maintenance of our company vehicles and equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, trucks and other motorized equipment.
- Carries out work assignments following daily briefing with Shop Foreman.
- Ensures that down-time (waiting for parts, tools, etc.) is kept to a minimum.
- Completes work orders timely and accurately. Records mileage, hours, date and work/repair description. Ensures that documentation is legible and understandable.
- Routes requests for emergency repairs to the Shop Foreman to ensure priority assignments are not interrupted.
- Ensure that all safety rules/regulations are followed.
- Ensures that tools and other equipment are maintained in a neat, orderly fashion.
- Actively participates in team based work assignments in order to ensure timely completion of repairs/maintenance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Travel: As may be required for work related travel to/from other
our locations, training, seminars and meetings
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of five years demonstrated maintenance experience with heavy equipment and/or track/trailers/cranes, etc.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in at least two other technical areas (Including but not limited to: hydraulics, electronics, small engines, air-conditioning, and other related mechanical areas).
- Education to include: High School Diploma/GED AND trade school/or dealership/factory service training in diesel mechanical repair/maintenance that would be equivalent to an associate’s degree.
- Drive for achieving results and ability to convey a sense of urgency when appropriate.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and organization skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Able to read, write and speak English
Physical Demands:
- Constant bending / twisting / stooping / walking / talking / sitting / standing / kneeling / climbing / bending / carrying materials/parts
- May work in a variety weather conditions.
- Working extended hours.
- Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds; loads in excess of 50 pounds and which can be reduced, should be made lighter.
- Employee must obtain assistance when lifting items weighing more than 75 pounds, or items which present ergonomic challenges in lifting/movement/placement.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
- Training and experience equivalent to two years of technical/vocational school and five years of on-hands repair and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Professional certifications related to maintenance and repair of heavy equipment
- Other certifications as may be necessary for accomplishment of assigned responsibilities.
