Mechanic-Paragould, AR

Job Summary

Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and gasoline company vehicles and equipment. Maintains accurate maintenance records and performs DOT inspections.

Main Responsibilities

• Adopt the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and carry out to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• 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 resolve 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 accurate performance and compliance with manufacturers specifications
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as vital to ensure accurate 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 routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings
• Maintain clean tools and working area
• Perform high and low voltage electrical trouble shooting and repairs
• Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation

Skills

• 2 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
• Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by the Company
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequently exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match