Entry-Level Diesel Truck Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Allan Myers•Downingtown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of equipment maintenance is the repair and up-keep of production equipment, making sure to keep it in a safe, effective operating condition so that production and quality targets can be met on time and at cost. This position will be hourly and require overtime as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

CDL B required or able to obtain within a year of employment.
1 year field experience repairing heavy construction equipment required.
Valid driver's license required
Must be comfortable with all components of heavy construction machinery including: diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives. Open and closed circuit hydraulics as well as compensating systems
Possess trouble shooting and repair of electronic systems on modern machinery.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Expected to keep all sensitive material confidential.
Must have a thorough knowledge of all types of equipment operations such as: pipe work, dirt moving, concrete paving and asphalt paving.
Able to arrange schedules, recommend machinery to be down for repair as needed, and able to make parts orders.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Must have ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Basic skills in OXY/Acetylene torch.
Basic Stick Welding 7018,6010

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or trade school preferred.
Cat Et & SIS, Pro SIS (Volvo) knowledge/Experience.

Responsibilities

Assist equipment technicians or service personnel with technical support via phone/email or directly at job site.
Develop quick and accurate communication with field personnel and dispatch.
Assure quality of repairs to minimize recall/duplicate work.
Assure compliance with all governmental and company safety policies.
Comply with Human Resources policies.
Review shop tool requirements to do work more efficient.
Observe and report any deficiencies to forward our PM program for effectiveness and possible additions to our program.
Participate in technical training with dealer / manufacturer and as much as possible and pass on that training to other mechanics.
Work closely with our Field Services Dispatcher and our parts personnel to assure on time delivery of parts.
Work daily with Internal Department, Field Managers and Superintendents as well as Field Mechanics.
Keeps an open communication link with our vendors and manufacturers.
Interpret data in our computer database to help make repair / replace decisions.
Must have sufficient tools to do the job. The company does not provide industry Standard Tools.
Service Truck must be kept clean and orderly
Responsible for staying within HOS (hours of service) (if applicable)
Responsible for complying with all Trimble/Telogis regulations.
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.