Construction Equipment Technician

Construction Equipment Technician

H.O. Penn Machinery is hiring immediately for the position of Construction Equipment Technician in Bloomingburg, NY. The pay range is $39.25-$43.98/hour. Benefits include a union shop, pension, welfare, annuity, vacation funds, medical/dental/vision insurance, and paid company holidays.

Key qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years' experience in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repair of heavy construction equipment, CAT preferred
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing engines required
• Must be computer proficient to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication and organization skills
• High level of self-management
• Valid and clean driver's license

Responsibilities:

• Successfully provide service of recognized superior value
• Troubleshoot problems
• Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
• Document steps taken to correct problems
• Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense
• Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
• Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
• Continually improve key processes
• Communicate repair status
• Effectively communicate with customer
• Represent the company in a positive, professional manner
• Communicate customer's options to correct current problems
• Advise customer of cost of repair and collect payment as required
• A culture that focuses on safety and safe work habits
• Be an active part in the continuous improvement of H.O. Penn's safety culture
• Timely completion of any required safety training for self
• Adherence to all Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies
• Understand job risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks, such as wearing all required personal protective equipment as required by task

Physical requirements:

• Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
• Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
• Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
• Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
• Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
• Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
• Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
• Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
• Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
• Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
• Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and ANSI-rated protective footwear as required

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.

H.O. Penn Machinery, Inc.