Mechanic Entry 3 - 2nd Shift

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to become proficient at inspection, diagnosing, adjusting, repairing and maintaining heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light; medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. This hourly non-exempt position will work under direct supervision of Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile equipment.
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
• Safely operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes.
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders.
• Proactively communicate with Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Maintain safe and organized work area.
• Perform cleanup at end of day or when job is completed, including cleaning tools and putting tools in proper storage.
• Consistently work on personal growth plan.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week. Occasionally work non-traditional hours including day shift, Saturdays, and Sundays.
• Occasional out of town travel is required.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Safely perform all essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment.
• Computer skills.
• Construction operations.

Ability to:

• Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
• Take and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Prefer Class B CDL for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Prefer State Inspection License
• Must possess tools needed to complete assigned projects.
• Must have some knowledge and competency in each of the following: troubleshooting techniques, hydraulic principles and systems, power and drive train principles, machine electronics, cutting and welding processes, fuel systems.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.

Experience:

• Prefer one year of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with fuel and other petroleum products.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to physically climb on and off equipment safely.
• Ability to work in shop or field environment and tolerate exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, cold temperatures, noise and confined spaces.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.