What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technician/Mechanic position at The Beaver Companies?
The Service Technician/Mechanic position is responsible for minor and major repair on aggregate/mining equipment including crushers, screeners, conveyor systems, etc.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
- Identifies and diagnoses mechanical problems on aggregate equipment
- Evaluates mechanical failures, determines cause and completes timely and effective repairs
- Responds to field service calls as assigned
- Other tasks as assigned
Skills & Requirements
- Mining background is a plus, familiar with aggregate equipment
- Possesses mechanical knowledge on various types of aggregate equipment
- Required to follow all safety policies
- Ability to take direction in the shop and field
- "Can do" attitude with a sense of urgency
- Strong communication skills
- Welding skills are a plus
- Both in shop and field work will be required
- Moderate computer skills
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on equipment repair
- Dealer or manufacturer training desirable
- CDL preferred
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 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.