Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic’s primary responsible performing major servicing and repairs on a variety of mechanical, electrical, electronic, powertrain, and hydraulic systems for heavy trucks, and excavation equipment. Work is performed in a shop and/or outside in all weather conditions.

Mechanic Duties:
• Diagnose and repair all types of gas and diesel equipment, including, but not limited to, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks, service trucks, pickups, and other support equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace ignition, fuel, hydraulic, lighting, electrical/computer control systems
• Repair/ Rebuild engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic cylinders, axle groups, etc
• Perform welding and fabrication on mobile and stationary plant equipment as needed Maintain service, maintenance and repair records
• Repair and maintain shop tools and machinery
• Prepare work orders and order parts
• Make emergency field repairs to on site mobile equipment and trucks as necessary

Requirements/Qualifications:
• Journeyman level field mechanic with 3+ years of experience in the maintenance and repair of excavation, heavy duty diesel and medium fleet automotive.
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning and electrical systems
• Knowledge of industrial and shop safety rules, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to safely operate vehicles and equipment to test and troubleshoot for proper operation before and after maintenance
• Computer experience entering data for work orders and purchasing parts
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to work independently/ self sufficient

Preferred but not required:
• First Aid and CPR certified a plus
• Class A CDL w/ clean driving record
• 1 year dump truck driving experience