Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Field

ML Holdings Company • Aberdeen, MD

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Come join the premiere leader in heavy equipment sales, rental and repair. With over 80 years in business, our stability is your security!

This role involves performing a variety of activities designed to service, repair, and maintain pieces of heavy equipment. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge and specific certifications that denote expertise in the field of heavy equipment maintenance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.
• Skills in the use of a variety of hand tools.
• Skills in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
• 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 other mechanics about repair work needed.
• Ability to enter information in repair management software.
• Must have a clean MVR.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, Functional Capacity Test and DOT physical.
• This position will require that the applicant have a satisfactory background check prior to accepting position.
• Must be able to successfully hold certifications for MSHA, First Aid/ CPR, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Trade School (2-year degree) preferred.
• Continuing education with verifiable credits from Manufacturer’s technical schools or training programs.

Responsibilities

• Repairing equipment in a safe, timely and cost effective manner whether in the field or in the shop.
• Troubleshooting electrical, engine, transmission, brakes, steering, frame, cab and hydraulic systems. This includes reading diagrams, service manuals, service bulletins, etc. May also require using trouble shooting web tools such as VCAD’s on the Volvo Dealer Network.
• Informing customers on problems and costs required to repair unit/equipment.
• Ordering parts necessary to repair unit and follow up with parts department on backorders.
• Welding on equipment as needed.
• Performing routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil.
• Submitting paperwork in a timely manner including: daily notes, timecards, tech-line reports, expense reports and warranty parts.
• Maintaining service truck by filling out daily inspection reports and utilizing ELD.
• Taking advantage of every opportunity made available to increase your knowledge through attendance at meetings, seminars and schools.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus – $2,500 (All locations | Shop & Field Technicians), paid at six months and one year
• $2,500 Tool Credit issued after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED