What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Technician position at Bulk Equipment Corp.?
Responsibilities
While performing the duties of this job, prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity are required. The employee will also need to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment and diesel-powered machinery
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and component replacements
- Respond to service calls and complete work orders accurately
- Maintain fleet reliability for steel mill and mobile equipment operations
- Utilize diagnostic software and maintenance systems to track repairs
- Communicate equipment status and parts needs with site leadership
- Other duties as required
- 3-5 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and a strong working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems, diesel engines, Cat SIS, Cummins INSITE, Volvo Penta, etc.
- Intermediate computer skills
- Experience with diagnostic software
- Ability to work independently and make sound troubleshooting decisions
- Valid driver's license with acceptable record
- Must have your own tools from ¼ inch to 1 inch drive impact wrenches, socket sets, and wrenches up to 2 inches
- Willingness to work shift schedules, overtime, and occasional weekends
- Steel mill and industrial environment
- Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
While performing the duties of this job, prolonged standing, walking, and manual dexterity are required. The employee will also need to bend, climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
What We Offer
- Full union healthcare coverage
- Very strong pension program
- Company-provided uniforms
- Boot reimbursement program
- Consistent full-time hours
- Work on a modern fleet of heavy earth-moving and mining equipment
- Stable company with long-term contracts and steady workload