Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Robeson County; Mount William; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform repairs and routine maintenance on heavy equipment. This role involves working under general supervision to ensure optimal operation of various vehicles, including garbage trucks and small trucks. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and two years of experience in fleet maintenance, along with a valid CDL. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will contribute to the efficiency and safety of our operations, and enjoy a rewarding career in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with two years of fleet maintenance experience required.
• CDL required and must pass pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Maintenance of heavy equipment

Repair of engines and transmissions

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Department of motor vehicle inspections

Fleet maintenance experience

Education

High School Diploma

Two years’ experience in fleet maintenance

Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Example of Duties

• Under general supervision, performs skilled maintenance and repairs on operational heavy equipment.
• Work involves the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including removing and installing engines, transmissions or differentials from garbage trucks or small trucks.
• Employee is also responsible for routine maintenance.
• Work also involves removing, rebuilding or replacing hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps, replaces or fixes tires, replaces brake shoes, brake drums, wheel seals, brake chambers, removes, repairs or replaces wheels, tracks, bearings, seals, gears drive lines, welds on trucks and other related heavy equipment.
• Employee is responsible for performing department of motor vehicle inspections on heavy trucks, pickups and trailers to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Reports to the Assistant Director, Solid Waste.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma; two years’ experience in fleet maintenance or industrial equipment repair; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required upon hire and duration of employment. Out of state driver’s license will be accepted only if the individual is a permanent resident of that state.
• Must take and successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, Motor Vehicle Records driver license check, as well as submit to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing. A criminal background check must be completed by the County of Robeson for potential applicants.

Application process:

Applications are accepted ONLINE ONLY at https://robesoncountycareers.com/postings/1512. For application process inquiries, questions or concerns please contact April Ewing-Page in Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

We are an equal opportunity employer
Robeson County Local Government considers applicants on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status.