Job Details
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Baltimore based civil contractor is looking for an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to join their team. You will be servicing the company s fleet of excavators, mini excavators, skid steers, dump trucks and fleet trucks. Work will be performed both in the shop and in the field. This position comes with highly competitive pay based on experience and excellent benefits.
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years of heavy equipment experience required. This can be hands-on, classroom training, or a combination of both.
QUALIFICATIONS - Valid driver's license - CDL Class A or B a plus
- Clean driving record
- All employees are subject to DOT drug testing and physical o DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Responsible for all phases of the fleet maintenance and repair to include preventative maintenance services to ensure proper performance, safety, and reliability
- Knowledge in hydraulic repair required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills o Maintain daily communication with driver's/operators regarding pre and post trip inspection reports and make appropriate repairs
- Work with outside vendors to order parts and troubleshoot repairs
- Work professionally and cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that goals are met
- Service and repair gasoline, and diesel engines, brakes, mechanical, and air; front and rear suspensions
- Analyze and troubleshoot engines through the use of diagnostic equipment
- Maintain a safe, clean, productive and efficient work area as outlined in OSHA regulations
- Diagnose all failures of equipment, remove and replace parts as necessary, and repair any and all mechanical and electrical issues that arise
- Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts on all equipment
- Operating and inspecting equipment to diagnose defects
- Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics
- Record time spent, parts used, and repairs on the appropriate forms provided as each activity is completed.
- Immediately brings unsafe practice or conditions to the attention of the management
- Ensures compliance of work and work area with appropriate state and federal regulations regarding safety and equipment
- Immediately brings abnormal instances of vehicle/equipment abuse and major mechanical problems to the attention of management
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job
- Possess basic stick welding and tire repair skills
- Furnish personal basic tool set
- Experience in pneumatic and gas-powered small tool repair a plus