Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Up To $40.00/hr

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

22d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Mobile Maintenance Mechanic! This role involves an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with opportunities for overtime. The position offers excellent pay and benefits, allowing you to build a rewarding career with a stable company committed to your success. As a Heavy Mobile Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance (PM) on plant mobile equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, forklifts, front-end loaders, water trucks, skid steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, deck cranes, sweeper trucks, and hydro hammers. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing, which includes a background check, drug screen, and clinic physical.

Requirements

Must be a Journeyman Mechanic
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to pass pre-employment tests including: criminal background check, drug screen, and physical
3+ years verifiable experience in heavy equipment mobile maintenance, preferably including, but not limited to forklifts and loaders.
Superior mechanical aptitude
Proficient skills in welding/fabrication
Demonstrated experience and skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and instrumentation
Aptitude to read, write, understand, and follow technical instructions and drawings
Highly self-motivated, ability to work well under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple disciplines, attend to details, and meet deadlines
Positive attitude toward new instruction and willingness to listen to constructive feedback
Willingness to take advanced technical education
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to perform essential job duties such as reading safety instructions, understanding work directions, and completing required documentation.

Nice To Haves

A two year technical, vocational or trade school diploma or degree in heavy equipment maintenance preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform equipment preventive maintenance tasks, and major equipment repairs and adjustments
Maintain the Equipment Manuals Library
Perform daily maintenance checks and maintain associated systems
Respond to equipment-related emergency calls outside of assigned working hours
Recognize safety compliance issues such as pinch points, improperly placed or absent safety guards, blocked exits, horns, and lights, etc.
Troubleshoot and resolve problems affecting the operation of equipment
Work with Plant Operators and Supervisors to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and inefficiencies, making the necessary repairs, disassembling units, and replacing component parts
Test and ensure equipment is properly functioning after repairs
Keep work and shop areas in a clean and orderly condition
Ensure maintenance tools are clean, secured, and in good working condition; ensure repair and replacements are completed as needed
Sit on and participate in meetings, teams, and training seminars, including attending all required Maintenance training sessions
Additional duties as assigned by management