Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Our company delivers award-winning specialty construction and immersive themed environments for zoos, theme parks, casinos, resorts, museums, botanical gardens, residential communities, golf courses, family entertainment centers, themed retail, and restaurants.

An equipment technician/mechanic, under general supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repairs, and fleet and safety inspections on motorized vehicles, small engines, and heavy equipment. This nonexempt position performs the role efficiently, while adhering to equipment guidelines, safety standards, and policies.

What the Role Does:

1.    Repair vehicles and equipment to include brakes, engines, electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, ignitions, air and exhaust systems, and axle assemblies.

2.    Inspect, analyze, and determine sources and issues with vehicles and equipment; recommend and/or implement the most cost effective and logical repair or replacement.

3.    Assist by conducting required tests, certifications, and documentation on all equipment.

4.    Respond to internal customers who use equipment and vehicles, explaining maintenance and repair plans, triaging reported problems, and scheduling repairs and routine/preventive maintenance.

5.    Perform metalwork and fabrication on equipment.

6.    Maintain records of equipment and vehicles, as well as daily service logs. Legibly complete forms.

7.    Diagnose, dismantle, and perform repairs on tools and machinery.

Requirements:

•      Two years of experience troubleshooting and repairing different types of equipment

•      Combined experience and education will be considered

•      Mechanical aptitude

Skills:

•      Willing to learn through on-the-job training

•      Ability to drive a forklift; welding skills

•      Computer skills including MS Office and internet search; able to operate a tablet and scanning tool

•      Ability to operate various trucks; light, medium, and heavy equipment and tools; hand tools; automotive lifts; and hydraulic equipment (for purposes of repair and maintenance)

•      Significant attention to detail and safety standards, procedures, and practices

•      Rapid response, problem identification, and accurate problem solving in emergency repair situations

•      Able to prioritize, collaborate, and work well as a team member and independently

•      Effective communication skills including verbal, written, reading, and listening

•      Able to explain problems/solutions to users; strong customer focus