Equipment Mechanic

Peterson Tractor Company•Martinez, CA

1d•$34 - $39

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs a variety of light and heavy construction equipment and tools to ensure they are rental-ready and safe to operate. The role includes inspecting equipment and company vehicles, assessing and reporting damage, recording usage information, handling equipment check-out and check-in, loading and unloading equipment, coordinating parts, and demonstrating equipment operation to customers. The mechanic follows manufacturer and company procedures, safety policies, regulations, and quality-control standards. The position also includes maintaining a clean and safe work area, assisting with equipment washing and yard moves, operating a company vehicle, and working collaboratively with employees, customers, and vendors. Overtime may be needed within labor-law guidelines. The role requires good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy-equipment components, and related tools and techniques.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy-equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely, and in alignment with Peterson’s core values.
A drug screen and background check are required.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair light and heavy construction equipment and tools so they are rental-ready and safe to operate.
Assess equipment damage, complete damage reports, and record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels.
Conduct equipment and company-vehicle safety and compliance inspections according to manufacturer, company, ANSI, OSHA, and other applicable standards.
Perform timely equipment check-out and check-in.
Load and unload equipment and attachments.
Coordinate parts needs, complete parts orders, and help maintain parts inventory.
Follow manufacturer and company installation and service guidelines and procedures.
Keep the work area clean and safe throughout the day.
Demonstrate equipment operation to customers.
Follow applicable safety policies, procedures, rules, laws, Cresco Operational Procedures, and quality-control standards.
Greet internal and external customers and assist with inquiries.
Help wash and clean equipment and move equipment around the rental yard.
Operate a company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
Attend scheduled training classes, department meetings, and safety meetings.
Work collaboratively with the team and communicate courteously with customers and coworkers, including under pressure.
Take direction respectfully from a supervisor or manager.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Work overtime as needed and within labor-law guidelines.