Heavy Equipment Lube Tech

Sundre Sand & Gravel•Minot, ND

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sundre Sand & Gravel is a family-owned business with over 54 years of experience in the sand and gravel industry. We are seeking individuals to join our team who are looking for a company that fosters a positive working culture in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth. We are looking for employees who will contribute to building Sundre for the future, offering the potential for a long and rewarding career. The primary responsibilities of the lube tech include ensuring the safe and efficient fluid changes for heavy equipment such as loaders, dozers, skid steers, and other similar machinery. This role also involves working around mobile aggregate mining and crushing equipment and effectively monitoring all equipment under their charge.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Good safety, behavior, and attendance record.
Ability to work out of town for multiple days.
The selected candidate will be required to work collectively in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.
Willingness to do other work as needed, including heavy labor.
Willingness to work outside in all weather extremes.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including swing shift, graveyard shift, overtime, and weekends/holidays as required.
Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.
Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently.
Ability to use hands and feet to move levers and depress pedals, shovels, maneuver hand tools and equipment.
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently.
Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
Ability to safely operate vehicles and judge distance accurately, observe and monitor a wide area while focused on a central point and work with small components and intricate details on equipment.
Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work on or around water.
Required to wear steel toed or composite work boots.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as supplied by Sundre, which may include gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory masks.
Class B CDL license
Be insurable with Sundre insurance company.
Clean driving record

Responsibilities

Regular, reliable attendance/punctuality at the worksite or assigned work location.
Complete scheduled maintenance for loaders, dozers, generators, excavators, and other support equipment.
Perform fluid and filter services on engine, transmission, hydraulic, coolant, differentials, and final drive units. Also service engine air and cab filters, all oil filters, wiper blades, and washer fluid as necessary.
Grease all lube points or fill auto-lube units.
Check tire pressures and tire condition, also adjust tracks as necessary.
Conduct visual inspections of machinery to identify fluid leaks or structural damage.
Perform minor repairs such as hoses and lights.
Maintain service records and communicate issues or questions with the supervisor.
Work will be performed in the field and in the shop.
Follow all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA.
Follow all company policies and local, state, and federal regulations for safe working procedures.
Ability and knowledge to operate and monitor equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections; repair and/or clean equipment as needed.
Ability to comprehend and complete all needed paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.