Heavy Duty/ Equipment Mechanic

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Duty/ Equipment Mechanic

Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation, a leading Asphalt products manufacturer, road construction and maintenance and asphalt application engineering company is seeking candidates for qualified auto and heavy equipment mechanics.

Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

Diagnose and repair electrical, cooling, computer fuel, emissions, and hydraulic systems on HD trucks and trailers

Diagnose and repair electrical, cooling, computer, emissions, fuel and hydraulic systems specialized on construction equipment ie. Chippers, pavers, rollers, mills, etc.

Follow paper-flow procedures, including documenting correct mileage/hours and safety procedures and complete and maintain maintenance records and job orders

Routine maintenance such as: changing oil, checking batteries, safety inspections, brake repairs, and lubricating equipment.

Examine vehicles and equipment to determine if additional safety or repair work is needed.

Required Skills/Abilities: Supply own tool set for heavy highway construction equipment

Reliable transportation to and from work

Minimum of 5 years experience in industry or heavy-duty training

Physical Organization and time management

Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate

Basic welding knowledge/ experience

Willing to report to onsite repair orders

Ability to work in a team setting

Communicate clearly and effectively with team members

Physical Requirements: Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary

Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted

Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds

Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements

Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present

Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Other Preferred Qualities: NYS Inspector's License

Commercial Driver's License

Obtain or willingness to obtain a Medical Card

Ability to operate manual transmission or be willing to learn

Ability to read and understand SDS

Air brake certified

Previous industry equipment training

Willingness to obtain company provided forklift training

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Basic math skills

Salary Range : $25-$45

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Benefits:

Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Road call differential pay available. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Worksite address

cortland, NY, 13045, US

Who can apply

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