Heavy Equipment Technician

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Job Description

Assists with trouble shooting and repair of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Assists with preventative maintenance on all trucks, trailers, and yard equipment Maintain and repair all company equipment to the best possible condition to avoid downtime Repair, troubleshoot, and/or replace all defective parts Provides assistance with scheduled preventative maintenance Lubricate and clean parts Start up and operate devices and machines to test performance Maintain clean and organized maintenance areas Operate overhead crane, aerial lifts and hi-lo when needed Know, understand, and follow all lockout procedures

Basic Qualifications

A degree or certification in electrical/mechanical maintenance or at least 2 or more years of experience in a manufacturing/construction environment Welding Certification(s) Crane, Aerial Lift, and Hi-Lo Operation Permits

Other Required Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Should have knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software

Preferred Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician, Millwright and CDL-A

Physical Requirements

Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Work Environment

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

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