Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

The Heavy Equipment Shop Technician is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics.

Work safely and follow all Riggs safety policies and procedures.

Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, BMTS) accurately and timely.

Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations

Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.

Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.

General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.

This position requires the ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.

Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform all assigned duties.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.

Clean driving record and the ability to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment.

Must be at least 21 to be assigned and operate field vehicle.

Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift.

May be required to complete DOT physical.

May require MSHA certification.

Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime and on-call.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally do heavy lifting up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.

The employee is regularly exposed to moderate noise levels.

Required travel up to 5%.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

Non-Exempt; Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities