Summary:

The Shop Mechanic is responsible the repair, maintenance, overhaul, and service of various types of small engine equipment, heavy equipment, and trucks.

Core Capabilities:

•  Customer and quality focus
•  Effective communication skills (both verbal and written)
•  Team work
•  Excellent problem solving abilities
•  Responsibility and dependability
•  Ethics and integrity

Job Duties:

•  Adjust, overhaul, repair, and reassemble engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends, differentials, brakes, drive shafts, axels, and other assemblies
•  Read and interpret owner, operator, and manufacturer operating manuals and service specifications to complete job tasks
•  Test, diagnose, and repair equipment including: diesel powered automobiles, tractors, dump trucks, excavators, heavy trucks, and other heavy construction equipment
•  Test, diagnose, and repair small engine equipment
•  Complete all repairs to high standards of safety and quality
•  Schedule and conduct regular preventative maintenance inspection and repairs on any/all company equipment
•  Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards
•  Service equipment and working tools
•  Liaise with suppliers to order any required parts and maintain inventory
•  Maintain and enforce standards of cleanliness and organization in shop and equipment areas
•  Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and any other required paperwork (daily)
•  Wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
•  Comply with all company policies and regulations
•  Work in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
•  Assist with employee training on daily inspections, care, and proper use of vehicles and equipment

Requirements:

• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification or Truck and Coach Service License
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in repair/maintenance of heavy equipment or related machinery
• Ability to detect and diagnose operating problems
• Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner
• Time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret operator and manufacturer specifications
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of specific materials, methods, tools and equipment required to complete various job tasks
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision, and as part of a team
• Ability to walk, stand, crouch for long periods of time and carry out strenuous physical tasks
• Speak, read, and write English
• Experience with maintenance welding is an asset

Work Conditions:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. repeatedly through an entire work shift
• Willing to travel regularly to complete on-site maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Requires good manual dexterity
• Excellent stamina is required
• Work near heavy equipment and other vehicles on a regular basis
• Work outdoors in various conditions including heat and humidity, rain, dust, noise, and cold
• Flexible working hours including occasional weekend work