Plant Tech Mobile

Equipment Technician

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is a hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems
• Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment.
• Safely perform all essential functions.
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
• Operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes.
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage.
• Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when job is completed including cleaning and proper storage of tools.
• Demonstrate diplomatic proactive communication with field leaders and equipment operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Aggregate and asphalt plant operations.
• Construction operations.
• Troubleshooting techniques.
• Hydraulic principles and systems.
• Fundamentals of engines.
• Power and drive train principles.
• Machine electronics.
• Fuel systems.

Ability to:

• Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
• Take and follow instructions.
• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Valid PA CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred.
• Class A or B state inspection license preferred.
• Experience in cutting and welding processes.

Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred.
• Plant maintenance experience preferred.

Required Training:

• MSHA
• CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work in shop field or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work with and around fuel and other petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

This is a safety-sensitive position.