What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Mechanic - Regional position at The Beaver Companies?
The Field Mechanic position is responsible for vehicle/equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
This position requires regular travel and overnight stays for extended periods to support job sites throughout Ohio and surrounding states.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
- Conducts vehicle/equipment inspections
- Conducts preventative maintenance and repair on vehicle/equipment
- Identifies, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems
- Evaluates equipment failures, determines cause and completes timely and effective repairs
- Uses equipment repair manuals and orders parts for repairs
- Other tasks assigned as needed
Skills & Requirements
- Possesses mechanical/electrical/hydraulic knowledge on various types of construction equipment
- Self-motivated, responsible, able to work in all weather conditions
- Excellent problem solving and diagnostic ability
- Strong communication skills
- Moderate computer skills
- Must have working knowledge of various equipment diagnostic software
- Welding skills a plus
- Must be able to stay out of town as required
- Safe clean driving record
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on equipment repair
- Dealer or manufacturer training desirable
- Must have Class B CDL at minimum
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
