Heavy Equipment Technician

About this role

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in air brakes, tires, hydraulics, advanced electrical, advanced drive train, suspension, steering and wheel-end components as evidenced by ASE Certification.
• At least 1 year of experience as a technician working on heavy equipment.
• Mechanical Trade School certificate or degree.
• Certificate in electrical diagnostics.
• Applicable ASE certifications.
• Working knowledge of Tier 4 emission systems.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a technician position requiring knowledge and application of OSHA Haz Com, OSHA Lock Out Tag Out and all OSHA Fire Protection regulations.

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.
• Reads and interprets equipment condition reports and/or repair orders and communicates with supervisor and operator for clarification of defects.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, documenting parts usage and accounting for applied times.
• Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage for input into fleet management software.
• Collects and interprets analyses from oil sampling, on-board computer, and fleet management software.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Performs overhauls on gas or diesel engines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).