Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Southwest Forest Products • Phoenix, AZ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

LETEM Forest Products is in search for a high energy, result-oriented Diesel Mechanic. Our rolling stock equipment consists of semi-tractors, frontend loaders, screen-it, morbark grinder, forklifts, and many different types of trailers. The main responsibility of our Diesel Mechanic is to maintain a strict PM schedule, trouble shoot & diagnose issues, and also perform major engine repairs.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in heavy equipment diesel engines
• Experience in heavy equipment hydraulic systems (pumps, Rams, valve banks, rebuilding and repairing)
• Experience in heavy equipment electrical systems
• Experience in road tractors (Diesel engines, air brake systems, clutch and drive train, electrical)
• Welding and fabricating experience (Mig and stick)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Good written and verbal skills
• Must have a good set of basic working hand tools

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED and Trade or Vocational Training preferred
• Certifications in related fields preferred (John Deere, Cummins, CAT)

Responsibilities

• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Keep equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures.
• Correct vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Contain costs by properly following warranty procedures.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
• Enhance maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

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