Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Super Products is currently accepting applications to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our location in Merrillville, Indiana. The Mechanic will perform service and repairs on truck-mounted vacuum equipment, including troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Super Products Offers:

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 1st Shift Hours
• Profit Share
• Company provided uniforms
• New, clean, safe facility
• Growing, successful company
• Plus a full, comprehensive benefit package including:
• Matching 401K
• Paid Holidays, Sick Time and Vacation
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD
• Educational assistance and dependent scholarship programs
• And more!

Under the direction of the Service Manager, a Mechanic will perform service and repair procedures on truck-mounted vacuum equipment both in the shop and in the field. This position requires travel to make field service and repair calls from time to time and to attend any required training. The work related to the chassis is limited to performing routine PM inspections and requirements for fuels, fluids, and lubrication.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Effectively read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Perform all scheduled PM inspections of chassis, vacuum body, hydraulic, electrical, air and water systems
• Conduct all repairs within DOT or OEM standards and service to return rental equipment "Ready to Rent" status
• Performs and document "check in" and "check out" inspections of fleet equipment
• Maintain and organize shop and storage areas ensuring proper storage of flammable items

Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities (KSA's):

• Possess solid understanding of the function, operation, and maintenance of truck-mounted vacuum equipment preferred
• Must demonstrate solid understanding of mechanical and hydraulic system and electrical troubleshooting
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical data, drawings, and schematics
• Ability to administer DOT inspections
• Possess basic computer skills
• Must be organized and possess the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Be self-motivated, shows complete accountability, is timely in all assignments
• Must own and supply a basic set of hand tools and storage box. The company will provide all large and specialized tools

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum three (3) years, verifiable experience as a mechanic
• Experience of truck mounted vacuum equipment -- preferred

Relocation not available for this position.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled | Drug-Free Workplace

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.