The Heavy Equipment Mechanic, inspects, diagnoses and repairs diesel-powered vehicles, Equipment, and machines, like trucks, semis, forklifts, other heavy equipment and trailers. Their main duties include running diagnostic tests on vehicles, replacing the vehicles engine, transmission, steering mechanism or braking system and test driving the vehicle to determine if they properly fixed the maintenance issue.

Essential Job Functions:

• Consulting the Equipment Managers and reading work orders to evaluate the tasks required
• Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
• Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
• Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts, hydraulic and air systems
• Repairing or replacing vehicle/ equipment transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
• Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
• Test driving repaired vehicles/ equipment to gauge their performance
• Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignments and brake checks including air and hydraulic brake systems.
• Maintaining records of parts inventory and serviced vehicles, and preventative maintenance.
• Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues
• Liaise with internal clients to determine their automotive/ heavy equipment requirements and communicate vehicular/ equipment defects or problems
• Provide routine inspections of vehicles and inform clients of any issues
• Prepare quotes and work estimates as requested
• Keep an accurate log of all work performed
• Maintain and clean garage equipment and tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times
• Adhere to company work safety policies
• Any and all other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Key duties:

• Proper pre-start and daily Maintenance Including lubrication
• Keep equipment clean and well maintained
• Monitor all engine gauges
• Schedule work and maintain production

Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employees must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Required Skills and Abilities (including Education and Experience):

• Must have at least a High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
• Must have at least 1 - 3 years experience as a Diesel Mechanic
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff
• Experience working on multiple projects at once and managing time appropriately

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match

EEO Poster

Spencer Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spencer Construction does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need