Heavy Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Up To $37.74/hr

Gopher Resource•Tampa, FL

50d•$38

About The Position

We are hiring a night shift Mobile Maintenance Mechanic! Our night shift is 8 hours Monday - Friday with overtime opportunities. Enjoy excellent pay and benefits while building a rewarding career with a stable company that's committed to your success! Job Overview As a Heavy Mobile Maintenance Mechanic, you will troubleshoot, repair and perform preventative maintenance (PM) on plant mobile equipment (including but not limited to forklifts, front-end loaders, water trucks, skid steers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, deck crane, sweeper trucks & hydro hammers). All offers are contingent upon subsequent pre-employment testing that includes 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: math and (English) reading proficiency, criminal background check, drug screen, and physical
5+ years verifiable experience in heavy mobile maintenance
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
Required to wear respiratory protection up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
Required to be able to move about the plant, including climbing a flight of stairs, up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
Must be able to work in a hot production area wearing protective clothing, up to 12 hours a day with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, and hearing protection) with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to lift/carry up to 80 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

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