Heavy Equipment Mechanic

AMERITEX PIPE & PRODUCTS•Gunter, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for conducting proper inspections and preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment assigned to the facility. The mechanic will correct vehicle deficiencies, make necessary repairs and adjustments, and update tracking systems as required. The job requires the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and involves maintaining various types of heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, cranes, and other diesel-powered off-road equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Minimum of 2 years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, cranes, and other diesel-powered off-road equipment.
Adequate communication skills and the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and team members.
Powered industrial truck certification, other industrial truck certifications as required.
Demonstrated competency with required tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or manufacturing desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Conducting proper inspections and preventative maintenance on all heavy equipment assigned to the facility.
Correcting vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
Updating tracking systems as required.
Determining vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeping equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades, controlling corrosion, and completing winterization procedures.
Verifying vehicle performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
Complying with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintaining vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintaining vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeping shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Containing costs by using warranty and evaluating service and parts options.
Keeping supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhancing maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Escalating issues to the Maintenance Manager as needed.
Performing other related duties as required.