Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld Waste•Fall River, MA

1d•$35 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility’s overall operations. This role involves scheduling maintenance, repairing and replacing parts, testing equipment, operating and inspecting machines, reading technical documents, and performing various repair tasks on mechanical and electrical systems. The mechanic will also be responsible for maintaining parts inventory, keeping work areas clean, and performing routine maintenance on facility vehicles. Additionally, the role includes troubleshooting and repairing diesel engine emission systems and performing major overhauls on diesel engines and transmissions. The position requires the ability to work on a rotating shift schedule, including overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays, and to perform duties as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic
Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, diesel engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawing
Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools
Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal
Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.
Perform major overhaul on diesel engines.
Perform major overhaul on transmissions and other gear boxes.
Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs.