Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school degree or GED is required
• 3+ years of experience required vehicle and/or heavy equipment maintenance experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License; also required to hold at least a class B CDL with passenger endorsement if working on busses or heavy duty trucks.
• Must begin (after 90 days) to take at least 1 ASE test per year beginning with Air Brakes.

Nice To Haves

• Technical school is preferred preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, semiannual and annual inspections and preventive maintenance on all heavy equipment mechanical systems; inspections include testing, verification and/or calibration of all applicable mechanical and life safety systems, lighting, brakes, steering, etc.
• Provide immediate and long-term corrective action for all diesel, liquid propane and gasoline powered equipment which includes but is not limited to the following: heavy duty trucks, busses, fork lifts, high reaches, front end loaders and backhoes; diagnose failures by researching defective mechanically controlled sub-systems / parts and using instructional and reference manual information, technical library, CCMs system, logical and extensive troubleshooting; must stay current on all new test equipment.
• Performs major rebuilds of automotive engines as well as all hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical system repair on all equipment.
• Requisition of parts from the storeroom for materials needed to perform PM’s and repairs; reports all materials used in performance of repairs on work orders; documents all labor used in performance of repairs on work orders.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.