Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Job description

What you will do:

Repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, structural, and pneumatic systems on loaders, forklifts and heavy equipment.  The functions include but are not limited to troubleshooting electrical, fuel, hydraulic, brake and pneumatic systems

Perform preventive maintenance checks on all rolling stock, including oil and filter changes and completing preventive maintenance records

Change bearings and set for proper clearance

Replace flat tires and all miscellaneous repairs

Weld on equipment, as needed

Assist in mill repairs in emergency situations, as needed

Maintain mobile shop wash bay and surrounding areas

Able to identify part in parts manual for proper ordering

Must be able to understand and satisfactorily complete work orders, preventative maintenance, and other tasks in a timely manner while following all Safety Requirements and Lock-Out Procedures

Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, including wearing safety equipment and completing all training

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours along with varying shift patterns

Able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION :

Must have 2 years of experience with direct responsibility in troubleshooting and repairing, heavy rolling stock equipment to include:  gasoline and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatic and structural damage                                    

Must have good welding skills in all positions and cutting skills with a torch

Must have professional tools and toolboxes used in the repair of rolling stock equipment and willing to acquire additional tools

Must be physically capable of bending, reaching, lifting and able to work in extreme environments (hot, cold, rain, snow, etc.)

Must be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime hours

Must know how to follow direction                                                                                                

Must have good attendance record

Good leadership qualities

Good communication skills

Must meet in-house minimum testing standards for Maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

2-year degree in heavy equipment repair and 5 years’ experience or demonstrated training certifications for heavy equipment

Extensive work history of Caterpillar and Volvo loaders, Taylor and Hyster forklifts and general automotive repair

Experience troubleshooting & repairing hydraulics & pneumatics systems and reading hydraulic schematics

Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Education

RequiredHigh School or better

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Worksite address

yale, VA, 23897, US

Who can apply

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