BAM Heavy Equipment & Repair has an immediate opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our growing team. Responsibilities include handling the repair, service, and maintenance of a variety of heavy equipment. This will include basic repair knowledge and troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and engine components. Must have at least 5+ years experience to be considered for the position.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities:
· Must be able to perform a variety of skilled duties which may involve inspection, diagnosis, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair on a variety of heavy equipment
· Ability to understand and fill out service-related documents and paperwork in a timely manner
· Clean work area & service truck as necessary to maintain a safe work environment
· Meet all company and equipment related safety requirements
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Service Manager
· Familiarity with and experience working around heavy equipment is a must.
· Read and interpret specifications and manuals
· Ability to diagnose and repair a wide variety of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical equipment
· Ability to safely use hand and power tools, equipment
· Must be able to communicate effectively and respectfully with supervisors and equipment operators
· Must exhibit a high level of safety consciousness and a clear understanding of equipment safety
Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:
· Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures, regarding both BAM Heavy Equipment & Repair and all safety protocols on customer job sites.
· Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Job Requirements
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Requirements:
Education and Experience:
· 5+ years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic
· Requires the ability to lift, push or pull and move up to 70 pounds and must be capable of climbing, kneeling, twisting and bending in a varied environment
· Welding experience is a plus
· MSHA training is a plus