Equipment Mechanic

Peterson Tractor Company•Santa Rosa, CA

22h•$34 - $39

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic maintains, diagnoses, and repairs light and heavy construction equipment and tools, ensuring that equipment is rental-ready and safe to operate. The role includes inspecting equipment and company vehicles, assessing and documenting damage, recording usage and fuel information, checking equipment in and out, and loading and unloading equipment and attachments. The mechanic coordinates parts needs and orders, follows manufacturer and company service procedures, maintains a clean and safe work area, and demonstrates equipment operation to customers. The role also includes customer service, cleaning and moving equipment around the rental yard, regular operation of a company vehicle, and attendance at training and safety meetings. Overtime may be required. The position exercises general discretion and judgment and regularly communicates with employees, customers, visitors, and vendors.

Requirements

Good working knowledge of diesel and gas engines, heavy equipment components, and related tools and techniques.
Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily and safely, in alignment with Peterson's core values.
Ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
Ability to operate a company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair light and heavy construction equipment and tools so they are rental-ready and safe to operate.
Conduct damage assessments, complete equipment damage reports, and record hours used, mileage, and fuel levels.
Perform safety and compliance inspections of equipment and company vehicles 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 assist with maintaining 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 safety policies, procedures, rules, laws, Cresco Operational Procedures, and quality-control standards.
Greet internal and external customers and assist with their inquiries.
Assist with washing and cleaning equipment and moving equipment around the rental yard.
Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
Operate a company vehicle regularly to perform essential job functions.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
Attend scheduled training classes, department meetings, and safety meetings.
Work collaboratively with a team.
Communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure when working with customers and coworkers.
Take direction respectfully from a supervisor or manager.