Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: This position performs the maintenance and minor repairs of the companys fleet. The fleet consists of vehicles and heavy equipment (top loaders mules forklifts step vans cars etc.). To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:Required
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in equipment maintenance repairs operations and maintenance programs.
- Knowledge of methods techniques and procedures involved in maintenance repairs.
- Must be able to read write and speak basic English.
- Must be able to accurately process alpha/numeric information.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule extended hours holidays and/or weekends as needed.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
- Possess organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers vendors and fellow employees.
- Ability to think logically follow procedures and instructions and make sound decisions.
- Must have or be able to obtain a TWIC card within 30 days of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary
- Perform all planned maintenance on diesel engines and on fuel brake and transmission systems to ensure peak performance safety and longevity of equipment.
- Perform minor repair work to the brake electric and hydraulic systems.
- Assist in the overhaul and repair and/or rebuild all vehicles and power industrial trucks.
- Fix and/or replace lights on all vehicles and power industrial trucks.
- Maintain a clean work area free of debris or safety hazards and maintain an awareness of surrounding (i.e. vehicles equipment etc.) at all times.
Secondary
- Perform minor body work and finish to the fleet.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Subject to physical and/or DOT Screening is required along with other tests as applicable.
- The employee is continuously required to stand walk grasp exercise repetitive wrist motion eyehand coordination.
- The employee is continuously required to talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to sit climb squat twist pinch bend and reach forward and overhead.
- The employee is occasionally required to kneel crawl exercise repetitive foot motion eyehandfoot coordination and finger dexterity.
- The employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 5 pounds and occasionally required to lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
- Report safety hazards.
- Immediately report incidents involving injury illness or property damage.
- Wear appropriate PPE as instructed by immediate supervisor.
- Comply with all company safety policies procedures and rules.
- Refuse any unsafe task or operation.
- Participate in safety meetings and training.
- Be constantly aware of their personal safety and that of their coworkers.
Employment Type
Full Time
