Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Blue Collar Recruiter•Amarillo, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This company is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team. They offer a competitive salary, health insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement and training. The role involves repairing and maintaining heavy to medium equipment, diagnosing issues, and ensuring proper performance. The company emphasizes taking care of its employees and offers benefits such as a 401(k) match, life insurance, and holiday pay. Employees will be provided with a work truck, and client locations are within 60 miles of the office.

Requirements

Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
Dismantle and reassemble heavy to medium equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for service and repairs
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
Examine and repair hydraulic system
Examine and repair brake systems on all equipment
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
Projects as assigned by Management