Heavy Equipment Technician

Job TitleJob DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Assists with trouble shooting and repair of all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systemsAssists with preventative maintenance on all trucks, trailers, and yard equipmentMaintain and repair all company equipment to the best possible condition to avoid downtimeRepair, troubleshoot, and/or replace all defective partsProvides assistance with scheduled preventative maintenanceLubricate and clean partsStart up and operate devices and machines to test performanceMaintain clean and organized maintenance areasOperate overhead crane, aerial lifts and hi-lo when neededKnow, understand, and follow all lockout proceduresBasic Qualifications:A degree or certification in electrical/mechanical maintenance or at least 2 or more years of experience for in a manufacturing/construction environmentWelding Certification(s)Crane, Aerial Lift, and Hi-Lo Operation PermitsOther Required Qualifications:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceAbility to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organizationAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formShould have knowledge of Inventory software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing softwarePreferred Qualifications:Journeyman Electrician, Millwright and CDL-APhysical Requirements:Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projectionWork Environment:Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkwaysEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.