Equipment Mechanic

Allan Myers, Inc•Paradise Township, PA

27d

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic repairs and maintains production equipment to keep it safe and effective, supporting production and quality targets. The role provides technical support to equipment technicians and field service personnel, helps ensure repair quality, and coordinates with dispatch, parts personnel, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics. The position is hourly and may require overtime as needed. The mechanic must supply sufficient industry-standard tools; the company does not provide them. The service truck must be kept clean and orderly. The employee is responsible for following hours-of-service requirements, if applicable, and Trimble/Telogis regulations. Other job-related duties may be assigned. Allan Myers is a heavy civil construction and construction materials company operating across the Mid-Atlantic. The company describes its work as building highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems, and offers training and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

At least 1 year of field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Knowledge of heavy construction machinery components, including diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open- and closed-circuit hydraulics, and compensating systems.
Diagnostic capability with hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Ability to keep sensitive material confidential.
Ability to arrange schedules, recommend machinery for repair downtime, and order parts.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Basic OXY/Acetylene torch skills.
Basic stick welding skills, including 7018 and 6010 electrodes.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education is preferred.
Knowledge or experience with Caterpillar ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool, and Cummins InSite.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment, keeping it in safe and effective operating condition to support production and quality targets.
Assist equipment technicians and service personnel with technical support by phone, email, or at job sites.
Communicate quickly and accurately with field personnel and dispatch.
Ensure repair quality to minimize recalls and duplicate work.
Comply with governmental and company safety policies and Human Resources policies.
Review shop tool requirements to improve work efficiency.
Observe and report deficiencies to improve the preventive maintenance program and identify possible additions.
Participate in technical training with dealers and manufacturers, and share training with other mechanics when possible.
Coordinate with the Field Services Dispatcher and parts personnel to support timely parts delivery.
Work with internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics.
Maintain sufficient tools to perform the job; industry-standard tools are not provided by the company.
Keep the service truck clean and orderly.
Stay within hours-of-service requirements, if applicable.
Comply with Trimble/Telogis regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.