What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Midway Rentals and Sales?
Mission Statement: We strive to promote our customers’ successes with a safe, professional, and courteous approach by providing our services, equipment, and supplies.
Position Title: Large Shop Technician
Overview: Maintains large equipment in a rental ready condition. Gets new equipment ready for sale or rental as prescribed by midway procedure.
Tasks and Duties:
· Provide excellent customer service at all times in a polite professional manner.
· Approach all Midway visitors and offer assistance.
· Report any suspicious activity to a manager.
· Attend staff and departmental meetings on a scheduled basis.
· Follow company policies and procedures.
· Report all accidents, damages, safety violations and potential hazards to supervisor.
· Comply with all governmental safety regulations.
· Set and strive to reach departmental budgets and goals.
· Network with professionals in our industry.
· Adhere to company dress code as defined in Employee Manual.
· Challenge the status quo and strive to make things better.
· Assist staff and customers when complaints and emergencies arise.
· Be able to back up large shop yard personnel, performing their tasks as needed.
· Follow company schedule to ensure proper staffing.
· Review departmental reports with Departmental Manager and appropriate staff as defined in Report Schedule.
· Prioritize tasks, including pre-planning for the next day’s business.
· Maintain one-year, five-year, and ten-year plans for your department.
· Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
· Follow the learning path set by your supervisor.
· Adhere to Midway’s safety first program by using proper PPE at all times.
Department Specific Tasks and Duties: Checks in/out equipment as required. Notifies manager of any damaged equipment. Follow paperwork check in/out procedure for proper paperwork trail.
Special Tasks: Performs special tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Nature of the Work: To maintain and repair all types of Heavy equipment. Electrical, carpentry and welding knowledge is necessary. Order parts, tools and equipment as necessary. Must be courteous, professional and knowledgeable with customers and staff in regard to safety procedures and rental equipment.
Working conditions: Must stand for long periods of time. May have exposure to chemicals, including but not limited to gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, kerosene and cleaning solvents. Propane is an obvious hazard; hence a sense of smell is required. Most work will be indoors with general warehouse conditions, in which some work areas may not be heated or air conditioned. This job requires frequent lifting and a significant degree of walking, bending and transporting objects of various weights and dimensions may also be required.
Education, skills & Requirements:
· Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED.
· Must maintain a good attendance record.
· Must be able to provide, understand and complete instructions furnished in written, oral or scheduled form.
· Maintain a cooperative working relationship with co-workers.
· Must have computer skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft office.
· Must have strong knowledge on smart phones.
· Travel by vehicle/airplane is expected for educational seminars and trade shows.
· Must be able to lift approximately 50lbs.
· Must possess strong problem solving skills.
· Must possess a chauffeur’s license and be able to pass a DOT physical.
· Midway Aerial Work Platform and Forklift Licenses may be required.
· Must be able to maintain a high degree of patience.
· Must possess a keen attention to detail.
· Must have a strong ability to multitask in a fast paced environment.
· Must possess strong organizational skills.
· Must possess strong leadership skills.
Work Location: In person