Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Southwest Boulder & Stone is a family owned and operated landscape rock and supply company based in Southern California, with retail locations in Fallbrook, Escondido, Pacific Beach, Chula Vista, Fullerton, Palm Springs, Indio and Gardena. We specialize in low maintenance, sustainable and drought-tolerant landscaping and building materials. Architects, designers, contractors and homeowners rely on us for Southern California's largest selection of boulders, crushed stone, decomposed granite, flagstone, natural thin veneer, cobble, pebbles, outdoor stone fountains and custom fabrication.

We are looking for a heavy equipment mechanic that can inspect, diagnose and repair diesel-powered vehicles, machines and like trucks, including forklift and trailers to join our Indio, CA location.

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily review of incoming service repair orders
• Heavy equipment experience including planetary gear repair, pivot pin and bearing removal and installation, under carriage repair, cutting edge removal and installation, as well as hard facing and service of all systems
• Examine fuel regulators, emission controls system and timing systems to ensure all are in good repair
• Check batteries, lubricate parts and change oil as needed to prevent engine failure
• Inspect hydraulic systems, brakes, suspensions, transmissions, mechanical and electrical components
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic systems, replace hydraulic lines, replace packing and reseal hydraulic rams
• Ability to perform repairs on engine and transmissions (water pump, belts, radiator, air compressor, injectors, fuel pump, clutch, drive line, common rail fuel system, differential and emission systems repairs
• Perform inspections and repairs on forklifts
• Perform needed repairs in compliance with DOT regulations
• Records services and repairs to maintain accurate vehicles records
• Follows operating instructions, troubleshoots breakdowns, maintains supplies and helps to keep shop equipment operational
• Notifies Mechanic Supervisor when inventory stock is low
• Escalates shop equipment repair issues to Mechanic Supervisor
• Perform 90-day DOT inspections on trucks and trailers along with equipment safety inspections
• Ability to travel to various company sites across southern California and perform repairs as needed including roadside repairs and/or repairs at truck scales
• Prior experience working in the field out of a service truck with problem solving and self-motivating techniques that place safety as a top priority
• Perform preventative maintenance (PM's) as needed
• Prior experience and certification to perform repairs on air brakes and hydraulic brake systems on heavy duty trucks and equipment
• Experience with welding, fabrication and cutting (mig weld, stick weld)
• Ability to run a cutting torch, air arc and lance
• Experience in electrical repairs and diagnostics including charging system, starting system, lights and the ability to read electrical schematics
• Ability to diagnose and repair a/c systems, pull a vacuum and pressure test for leaks as well as properly charge systems
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Vocational training in Diesel Mechanics or equivalent experience
• Certified in air brake and hydraulic brake systems
• In-depth knowledge of diesel engine components and operational mechanisms
• Keen attention to detail
• Superior knowledge of maintenance tools and repair equipment
• 3 years prior experience as a heavy equipment mechanic using diagnostic software (Autel, Jal Test, factory scan tools)
• Valid California Driver's license with air brake endorsement
• Ability to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other equipment safely
• Adequate knowledge of DOT inspections
• Prior welding experience a plus
• Ability to operate MIG, stick welder and cutting torch.
• Basic computer skills required

Benefits :

• Employees receive health benefits such as vacation accrual and sick pay, paid holidays and the opportunity to participate in a generous 401(k) program.
• Health Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision plans as well as life insurance and accident plans.
• Employer covers 85% of EMPLOYEE ONLY medical coverage
• After 1 year of employment, employer provides up to 5% 401k match
• Full-time Benefit eligible position

Physical requirements:

Sitting - Occasionally - Walking - Frequently - Crawling - Occasionally - Reaching Out - Frequently

Standing - Frequently - Bending - Frequently - Stooping - Occasionally - Reaching Up - Frequently

Speaking - Frequently - Squatting - Frequently - Seeing - Constantly - Twisting - Frequently

Hearing - Constantly - Kneeling - Occasionally - Driving - Frequently - Grasping - Constantly

Wrist Deviation (side to side) - Constantly - Noise Exposure - Frequently - Working Outdoors - Frequently

Hand/Wrist Repetitions (Up & Down) - Constantly - Exposure to extreme weather conditions - Constantly

Handling/Fingering - Frequently - Wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Constantly

Lift / Carry - < 10 lbs - Frequently - Pushing / Pulling - < 10 lbs - Frequently

11-25 lbs - Frequently - 26-35 lbs - Frequently - 36-50 lbs - Frequently - 50+lbs - Occasionally

Candidates may be subject to pre-employment drug testing and/or background screening.