Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Service Technician

This position performs skilled mechanical work in maintenance and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, snow equipment and mechanical equipment. 4 - 10 hour shifts working Tuesday through Friday Cass A CDL is required.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs and services equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, graders, plows, tractors, dozers, excavators, as well as paving, seal-coating, and similar self-propelled equipment.
2. Performs preventative maintenance, repairs and services tools and equipment including, but not limited to, mowers, jack hammers, saws, and power tools.
3. Repairs crushing units and hot mix plant equipment.
4. Repairs equipment using cutting torch, electric welder, and gas welder as required.
5. Changes tires on equipment; Repairs damaged/deflated tires as necessary.
6. Transports equipment to project sites utilizing various trucks and trailers as needed.
7. Maintain records of work orders, labor, and materials used on each job.
8. Maintains cleanliness of shop and working order of shop equipment.
9. Schedules and performs minor repairs to fuel and lubricant handling equipment; researches and keeps informed on oil ratings and new engine lubricant requirements.
10. Communicates with vendors for parts and supplies used for vehicle and mechanical system maintenance.
11. Operates communications equipment between shop and field personnel to communicate and relay information as necessary; receives telephone and radio calls, determines nature of incident or emergency, and notifies appropriate authorities; communicates and relays information to supervisors and field crews.
12. Provide emergency field assistance to disabled equipment as needed.
13. Prepares and inspects winter maintenance equipment - maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders; and cleans equipment post-storm.
14. Performs preventive maintenance on highway equipment, including greasing, changing oil, performing regular thorough cleaning, and minor repairs; maintains snowplow equipment, cutting edges, and spreaders; and cleans equipment post-storm.
15. Responds to weather situations including snow and ice events, high water, washouts, and others as directed.
16. Responds to unforeseen emergency situations including cargo spills, traffic accidents, blocked roads, pavement buckles, and others as directed.
17. Other duties as assigned.

• One-year certificate/diploma from accredited technical school in mechanical-related program.
• Three years' work experience in repair and rebuilding of construction equipment and machinery, servicing and repairing of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment.
• Current tire certification.
• Class A CDL required. Must obtain N endorsement within 6 months from date of hire.
• Knowledge and experience working with high voltage (110, 220, 440, single and 3-phase).
• Must furnish own tools up to one inch.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test.