Heavy Equipment - Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

National Salvage and Service is seeking to hire a Heavy Equipment Mechanic which is based out of our office in Bloomington, Indiana.

National Salvage & Service is a sustainable company, we recycle nearly all the material we salvage. This practice not only keeps these materials out of landfills, improving the environment; it also saves our customers significant amounts of money, reducing the cost of a job and adding to profit.

National is a leading wholesale provider of used railroad ties and new railroad ties and other treated hardwood railroad track products, as well as recycled utility poles.

Job Functions

• Work on heavy equipment, trucks, and service vehicles
• Maintain knowledge and adherence to all safety policies
• Conduct vehicle/equipment inspections and diagnostic tests; identify and resolve worn, broken, or damaged parts
• Identify mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical system problems and consider possible solutions.
• Maintain vehicles/equipment using preventive maintenance procedures that meets or exceeds industry standards
• Maintain shop equipment per operating instructions; troubleshooting and repairing or coordinate repairs; maintaining supplies
• Performs inspection, diagnosis, and repair of electrical, hydraulic, suspension, brake and air systems on vehicles and equipment
• Greases, oils, and lubricates components during preventive maintenance service
• Works under limited supervision
• Completes required paperwork utilizing fleet maintenance software program associated with repairing vehicles, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company Policy, and performs all work per established safety procedures

Qualifications:

• Deep working knowledge of Hydraulics and Diesel vehicles
• Need experience using mig and stick welding processes
• Must have skills in cutting with torches and plasma cutters
• Minimum of 2 years of Diesel Mechanic Experience

This job description is not intended to be comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Verification of your right to work in the United States, as demonstrated by your completion of the Form I-9 upon hire and your submission of acceptable documentation (as noted on the Form I-9) verifying your identity and work authorization within three days of starting employment. For your convenience, a copy of the Form I-9 List of Acceptable Documents is enclosed for your review.

Satisfactory completion of a background investigation, for which the required notice and consent forms are enclosed.

Successful completion and passing a drug and alcohol test. All job applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing.

National Salvage & Service Corporation and its related entities are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.