Equipment Mechanic

Equipment Mechanic

OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY

We are growing and in need of an Equipment Mechanic for our VSS International, Inc. facility. Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development. The Equipment Mechanic will perform repairs and maintenance on equipment to include troubleshooting when and where it is necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for maintenance and repairs of all VSS vehicles & equipment.
• Responsible for trouble shooting and diagnostics as it relates to equipment maintenance.
• Responsible for basic electrical maintenance.
• Maintains documentation of work performed to assure completeness of equipment maintenance.
• Keeps shop manager informed of possible problems as they arise.
• Responsible for hydraulics maintenance.
• Maintains field inventories for servicing of equipment.
• Have thorough knowledge of all paperwork requirements and office procedures relative to departmental operations and the capability to perform same.
• Repair and maintenance on specialized equipment, tractors, trailers, rollers, loaders, sweepers, pick-up trucks, and other various equipment.
• The right candidate will be a self-starter, self-motivated, punctual, organized, a hardworking individual with good mechanical skills.
• Able to follow direction and get along with others in a shop environment.
• This position might require some travel, to work on the equipment at the job site and possible out of town work.
• 3-5 years' experience in diesel truck and construction equipment repair
• Basic welding & metal fabrication
• Must have own tools and dependable transportation
• Class A Driver License Preferred
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three to five years experience in a mechanical repairs environment.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects utilizing organizational skills and communications skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility regarding timely and accurate completion of work, and a strong commitment to corporate goals.
• Must be capable of functioning under fast pace stressful working conditions.

EDUCATIONS AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to ten years experience mechanical repair industry, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.