What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at Barnhart?
Job Description:
- Responsible for performing PM and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems (including troubleshooting onboard computer systems), hydraulic systems (booms, outriggers, pumps), brakes and other basic components
- Must have the ability to work on hydraulic and conventional cranes, forklifts, tractor trailers and miscellaneous equipment
- Must work well and communicate effectively with operators and other mechanics
- Competitive pay, company or union benefits
- Full – time hourly position, excellent benefit package
Qualifications:
- Experience in diesel maintenance with proven troubleshooting skills
- Experience in crane operations is preferred
- Must work safely in a fast-paced environment – many times under pressure
- Experience in diesel, gasoline and propane engines
- Proven ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Must have appropriate ASE certifications
- Willing to travel for days to weeks at a time, sometimes with limited notice
- Creative thinking skills to make continuous improvements
- Willing to workday and night shifts, weekends and holidays
- Basic rigging knowledge and experience in the heavy construction business is helpful
- Must pass drug test, fit for duty test and background check