Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technician

Dolese Bros. Co.•Coleman, OK

About The Position

The Technician ensures quality mobile equipment maintenance by performing general and advanced mechanical repairs on company mobile equipment and vehicles safely, efficiently, and productively. The role may include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, HVAC/A/C, and brake systems; rebuilding components; conducting preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections; and operating mobile equipment. Technicians may also weld, braze, cut, assist other mechanics, and complete special projects. The position requires maintaining a neat and professional appearance of the employee, shop, and work areas, completing paperwork accurately and promptly, and maintaining reliable attendance. Other related duties may be assigned as needed. The posting lists two Mobile Lube Technician openings: one Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM, and one Wednesday–Saturday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM. The work may involve heavy labor and working outdoors in all weather conditions, around or on light or heavy equipment, and on a flexible schedule that may include swing or graveyard shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Requirements

Some technician experience; the posting specifies 1 to 5 years' experience or more.
Ability to use the Cat ET program for basic troubleshooting.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, fuel, A/C, and brake systems.
Ability to look up and read electrical schematic diagrams.
Ability to read, comprehend, research, and order parts.
Good safety, behavior, and attendance record.
Ability to work collectively in a team environment with coworkers and managers.
Excellent verbal, written, and comprehension communication skills.
Willingness to perform 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 as required.
Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.
Ability to lift objects up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders; balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, and push and pull objects.
Ability to use vibration-producing tools frequently.
Ability to tolerate outdoor work in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to repeatedly reach and squat, tolerate prolonged standing, walking, or sitting, and frequently walk on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures, including applicable MSHA and OSHA requirements.
Follow company policies and local, state, and federal regulations for safe work procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair company mobile equipment and vehicles, including engines, transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, HVAC/A/C systems, and brake systems.
Rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives, hydraulic pumps, and cylinders as needed.
Assist other mechanics and complete special projects.
Perform welding, brazing, and cutting associated with job duties as needed.
Operate mobile equipment safely and efficiently.
Perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections, and repair or clean mobile equipment as needed.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance of self, shop, and work areas.
Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location.
Perform other duties related to the nature of the job as assigned.