Field Mechanic
About The Position
This position will perform maintenance and repairs at various job sites and remote locations in the Central MN area, including Duluth, Mora, and Virginia. The role is responsible for the full range of maintenance and repair needed for heavy-duty trucks, large construction equipment, and tractor trailers. This includes keeping all vehicles and equipment in good running condition, inspecting the company fleet to determine necessary corrective action, and examining, diagnosing, and repairing brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions, and tires. The Field Mechanic will conduct business in accordance with MP Systems, Inc. mission and vision statements, which emphasize the 'Power to Serve' and 'Pursuit of Excellence' through values of Safety, Servant's Heart, Wisdom, Integrity, Courage, Humility, and Passion.
Requirements
- Valid CDL driver’s license and medical card
- High school education or GED is required
- Associate’s degree in Heavy Duty Truck/Heavy Equipment repair or five years of experience performing repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment
- Minnesota DOT inspector or able to obtain in 1 year
- Must supply a basic set of tools for work in the shop
- Qualified to perform annual inspections
- Positive safety attitude and personal integrity – both are non-negotiable
- Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
- Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.
- Complete service & repair tasks from basic to complex, independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of body and frame construction.
- Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.
- Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
- Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
- Skill & knowledge base to effectively service and repair machinery and implement new service and repair techniques.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.
- Ability to read manuals and schematics.
- Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.
- Ability to communicate with others about repair work needed.
- Ability to determine work priorities
- Ability to order and procure parts & supplies
- Acquire an effective knowledge of service procedures for all fleet equipment
Responsibilities
- Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
- Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others, and bringing it to their attention.
- Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company and support the goal of achieving zero injuries.
- Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.
- Diagnose and repair engines, transmissions, PTOs, brake systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and interphases, cranes, digger derricks, aerial devices, systems and components.
- Perform DOT inspections, monthly inspections, annual inspections, and dielectric testing on equipment.
- Complete repairs noted on all inspections and facilitate all necessary documentation and paperwork for all repairs and inspections.
- Install and trouble shoot telematics in fleet equipment.
- Perform tune ups, brake jobs, functional adjustments to aerial equipment, digger derricks, cranes and other fleet equipment, preventative maintenance, metal fabrication and welding.
- Respond to road service calls and routinely scheduled visits to job sites to perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
- Assist Fleet Manager with maintaining appropriate service and repair records.
- Assist Fleet Manager with researching and purchasing equipment parts and supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
