Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

2 months ago


Hermiston, United States Heavy Civil Construction Firm Full time
Job Description

Responsible for a variety of activities associated with servicing, repairing, and maintaining pieces of heavy equipment in a shop setting, as well as, in the field requiring travel. The traveling will be within, but not limited to a 1,000-miles of Hermiston, OR. The work is performed through the application of certifications, education, experience and skill which denote expertise in heavy equipment maintenance. The position requires exceptional organizational skills in both the mechanical and the documentation aspects of the business. Mechanics will be required to work in a safe environment and keep area clear of hazards.

Our heavy equipment mechanics perform fueling, lubing, servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including but not limited to dozers, excavators, loaders, compactors, graders, scrapers, forklifts, rock crushers, off road haul trucks, articulated haul trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, fuel trucks, service trucks, boom trucks, belly dump trailers, side dump trailers, pups, semi-tractors, and low boy trailers. Must possess an extensive knowledge of Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Volvo, Case, Hitachi, JCI, El Jay, Hamm, Ingersoll-Rand, Payhauler, Gallion, Wirtgen, Peterbilt, Freightliner, Mack, International, Kenworth, Aspen, Trail King, and Great Dane manufacturer’s. Must keep, complete, track and manage service records, purchase orders, invoices, logs, inventory, timesheets, manufactures specifications and manuals.

As employers/government contractors, we comply with government regulations and affirmative action responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

Eight years’ experience as a heavy diesel equipment mechanic.

Experience working on CAT and Komatsu equipment.

Clean driving record.

Vocational or Technical School certification.

AC and Rigging education a plus.

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Current CDL and current medical card.

Must have own hand tool’s up to ¾” drive.

Ability to communicate explanations of repairs and equipment failures time cards effectively.

Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, engines and drive trains.

Knowledge of body and frame construction.

Skilled in the use of a variety of hand tools.

Skilled in the use of gas and electric welding equipment (certified welder is a plus).

Skilled in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.

Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer.

Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic malfunctions.

Ability to read English manuals, schematics and drawings.

Ability to rebuild engines, transmissions, and pumps.

Ability to complete, organize, process, track, and file documentation associated with equipment maintenance.

Ability to maintain inventory.

Must be able to make an informed decision on when an equipment representative needs to be called to repair any piece of equipment that cannot be repaired on site or within individuals scope.

Job Duties

Keeps a clean organized shop, tools, service truck, parts inventory, purchase records, equipment manual library, and filing system.

Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches. This includes but is not limited to changing filters, oil, lubricants, gases, and fluids.

Performs maintenance and repair on heavy equipment with an emphasis on increasing equipment availability. Diagnose, service and repair various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment. This includes but is not limited to fuel injection systems, exhaust /emission control systems, cooling systems, lubricating systems, ignition systems, air conditioning systems, electrical systems, electronic control systems, turbo charger systems, air intake systems, braking systems, transmissions (including conventional, automatic, and hydrostatic), pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems (including hydraulic steering, braking, auxiliary and transmission systems).

Diagnose, service and repair various ground engaging systems. This includes but is not limited to tires, hubs, tandem drive axles, tracks, track adjusters, rails, track pads, idlers, undercarriages, suspensions (independent, conventional steel, air ride, heavy duty multi axle, and track suspensions), final drives, clutches, bearings, drive sprockets, cutting edges, and teeth.

Fabricates parts and components from raw stock using metal cutting tools, and welding equipment.

Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters, and turbo chargers. Pressure checks fuel filters, adjusts injectors, fuel racks, and governors.

Steering and suspension: Repairs or replaces tie rods, ball joints, gear boxes, shock absorbers, springs, steering linkages, kingpins, power steering, hoses, pumps, walking beam suspensions, and air suspensions.

Knowledgeable in equipment operation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime

Work Location: Multiple locations

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