Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Technician

Casella Waste Systems•Scarborough, ME

12d•$22 - $28

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Technician performs repairs, preventative maintenance, and corrections on heavy equipment, compact heavy equipment, light service equipment, and light trucks. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance inspections, hydraulic, fuel, exhaust, brakes, suspension, electrical, HVAC, and emission systems. Hiring Range: $21.50 - $28.00 per hour based on experience

Requirements

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED
a minimum of one-year experience inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing yellow iron machinery
a valid driver's license
be legally eligible to work in the US and at least 18 years of age.
Excellent listening and problem solving skills
a demonstrated ability to work as part fo a team in a collaborative environment
the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
The ability to multitask, manage multiple repairs and utilize available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines are expected.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including frequent lifting of heavy components, pushing, pulling, crouching, climbing and consistent standing, walking and grasping.

Nice To Haves

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development, and results-oriented with the ability to see the larger picture while focusing on detailed information.

Responsibilities

Maintains advanced knowledge to diagnose and repair mechanical problems on heavy equipment .
Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel, and gasoline vehicles including compactor, excavator, wheel loader and other vehicles to maximize safe and productive operations
Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders, communicate with supervisor and/or operator for clarification of defects and discuss preventive techniques with operators to minimize future repairs .
Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times (i.e. work order times compared to card times ).
Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage.
Collects and interprets analysis from oil sampling .
Follows all safety policies and procedures .
Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines .
Perform tasks per Preventative Maintenance checklist (PM’s) .
Keeps records of PM’s checklist, and oil samples .
Make needed repairs to equipment and/or manage third party vendor .
Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.