Diesel Equipment Technician – Field & Shop Expert

Kids for the Future; Lawyers (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Paving Corp. in Northern Virginia and surrounding regions seeks a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment in the shop and on job sites.

You will install, repair, diagnose, and test systems, keeping records and ordering parts as needed. The role requires at least two years of experience with heavy equipment, engines, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems, ability to read manuals, own tools, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience performing complicated repairs on on/off road equipment.
• Experience repairing engines, braking systems, hydraulics, suspensions and transmissions as well as electrical systems.
• Must provide own tools; tool allowance provided.
• CDL preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow maintenance and repair manuals.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair equipment and vehicles as needed.
• Perform system checks and troubleshooting using proper diagnostic tools.
• Repair and overhaul engines, brakes, ignition systems, electrical systems, transmission, differentials and hydraulic systems.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete repairs.
• Keep shop and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Diagnose problem to faulty part and determine repairs.
• Replace or repair part(s) as needed.
• Install non-OEM equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper function.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools.
• May fabricate and modify parts and equipment.
• Maintain and secure assigned mechanics truck at all times. (Only if assisgned)
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Test vehicle/equipment after repair.
• Maintained required records of all repairs, parts replacement, etc within the CMMS.
• Place orders for supplies and parts as needed.
• Work in Superior Paving shop as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Automotive mechanics

Troubleshooting

Hands-on mechanical

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Superior Paving Corp. in Northern Virginia and surrounding regions seeks a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment in the shop and on job sites.

You will install, repair, diagnose, and test systems, keeping records and ordering parts as needed. The role requires at least two years of experience with heavy equipment, engines, brakes, hydraulics, and electrical systems, ability to read manuals, own tools, and a valid driver's license.