Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Dayton, OH

Job Summary

Diagnose & perform major and minor repairs to all types of fleet equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, excavators, drag lines, ready-mix trucks, semi road tractors, and bulk cement trailers. Work performed in the shop and in the field as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Main Responsibilities

• Adopt the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to identify required repairs
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as vital to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Install new ignition systems, change/charge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles

Skills

• High school graduate or GED
• Technical school in related field a plus
• 3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
• Proven experience with Cat, Komatsu and Volvo equipment and diagnostic software
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications

General Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred
• Valid DOT medical card and or ability to acquire
• Have own Mechanic’s tools

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift or move up to 100 pounds
• Able to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Able to work in high and sometimes confined spaces
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme heat and cold

Benefits

Our company is not only an outstanding place to work, but we also have great benefits too! These include health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more!