Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Phoenix Global • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic performs repair and maintenance functions for Phoenix Global’s fleet of heavy-duty off-road construction and yellow mobile equipment. The role supports Phoenix Global operations by maintaining equipment and related systems, following company and customer policies and procedures, and observing applicable safety, accident-prevention, and environmental regulations.

The mechanic assembles, disassembles, diagnoses, repairs, tests, and adjusts equipment and system components. The role also includes general and preventive maintenance of transportation units such as excavators, loaders, and transport vehicles; planning work schedules and resource deployment; quality control and assurance; documentation of completed work; and tracking parts and lubricants used. Employees must follow safety policies and procedures, use required personal protective equipment, attend mandatory monthly safety meetings, and maintain safe housekeeping and material-handling practices.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems, electrical systems, drivelines, steering mechanisms, and suspensions.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb, or crawl under or on top of equipment.
• Ability to manipulate components in hard-to-reach places with hands or tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance services to the Phoenix Global fleet and related equipment while following company and customer policies and procedures.
• Assemble, disassemble, and repair mobile equipment and system components.
• Tear down, replace, repair, and install equipment parts, components, and accessories.
• Diagnose failures or disruptions in mobile equipment and its systems.
• Diagnose mechanical problems, replace or repair parts, and test and adjust equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance.
• Comply with Phoenix safety policies and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
• Comply with Phoenix Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend mandatory monthly safety meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping and handle materials and equipment safely.
• Use proper lifting and carrying techniques when moving packaging materials.
• Plan work schedules and resource deployment.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on transportation units, including excavators, loaders, and transport vehicles.
• Handle components, modules, and systems of transportation units.
• Document all completed work.
• Track all parts and lubricants consumed.
• Observe applicable safety, accident-prevention, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage without high-cost family deductibles.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance policies.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Opportunity for advancement, with internal promotion encouraged.
• Lifetime knowledge and experience that can be used elsewhere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed