Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic $32.24/hr

We are hiring a day shift Mobile Maintenance Mechanic! Our day shifts are 8 hours Monday - Friday with overtime opportunities. Enjoy excellent pay and benefits while building a rewarding career with a stable company that's committed to your success!

Job Overview
As a Heavy Mobile Maintenance Mechanic, you will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on plant mobile equipment (including but not limited to forklifts, front-end loaders, water trucks, skid steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, deck crane, sweeper trucks & hydro hammers). All offers are contingent upon subsequent pre-employment testing that includes background check, drug screen, and clinic physical.

Responsibilities:

• Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks, and major equipment repairs and adjustments
• Maintain the Equipment Manuals Library
• Perform daily maintenance checks and maintain associated systems
• Respond to equipment-related emergency calls outside of assigned working hours
• Recognize safety compliance issues such as pinch points, improperly placed or absent safety guards, blocked exits, horns, and lights, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting the operation of equipment
• Work with Plant Operators and Supervisors to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and inefficiencies, making the necessary repairs, disassembling units, and replacing component parts
• Test and ensure equipment is properly functioning after repairs
• Keep work and shop areas in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure maintenance tools are clean, secured, and in good working condition; ensure repair and replacements are completed as needed
• Sit on and participate in meetings, teams, and training seminars, including attending all required Maintenance training sessions
• Additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Must be a Journeyman Mechanic
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to pass pre-employment tests including: math and (English) reading proficiency, criminal background check, drug screen, and physical
• 5+ years verifiable experience in heavy mobile maintenance
• Superior mechanical aptitude
• Proficient skills in welding/fabrication
• Demonstrated experience and skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and instrumentation
• Aptitude to read, write, understand, and follow technical instructions and drawings
• Highly self-motivated, ability to work well under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple disciplines, attend to details, and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude toward new instruction and willingness to listen to constructive feedback
• Willingness to take advanced technical education
• A two year technical, vocational or trade school diploma or degree in heavy equipment maintenance preferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Required to wear respiratory protection up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
• Required to be able to move about the plant, including climbing a flight of stairs, up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing, up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection) with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to lift/carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation