Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Description

 Plaisted Companies is looking for a dependable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to help keep our pit equipment running safely, efficiently, and ready for production. If you take pride in diagnosing problems, making quality repairs, and keeping a clean, organized shop, we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do

• Repair and service heavy equipment and vehicles assigned to you (Equipment includes Wheel loaders, Packers/Rollers, Dozers, Excavators, Conveyer Belts, Haul Trucks, Screen Decks, Wash Plants)
   
• Perform diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and routine inspections
• Identify additional issues before they become costly breakdowns
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and properly store tools/equipment daily
• Work in compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards
• Track parts/materials used and record labor daily
• Support shop and pit operations as needed

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Required: None 
• Preferred: Mechanical Trade School 

Licensing/Registration/Certification

• Required: Commercial Operators License  
• Required: MSHA Certifications 
• Preferred: ASE Certification  

 Experience

• Required: One year experience in a maintenance environment 
• Preferred: Three years experience in a maintenance environment 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrate the proven ability to work with work teams. 
• Must have mathematical aptitude, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Experience and awareness of maintenance and repair practices. 

 Physical

• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. This position will be occasionally required to lie down, bend and stoop. 
• Must have sufficient mobility to navigate through the warehouse. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds utilizing team lifting or mechanical assistance as needed. 
• Must be able to see and hear normal maintenance equipment.  
• Must be able to clearly see and distinguish colors and patterns.  

 Environment

• The shop and pit are partially environmentally controlled areas with extremes of heat or cold.  
• Maintenance and repairs may require work outside the shop and will be subject to the extremes of the local environment, particularly heat and cold.