Diesel & Heavy Equipment Maintenance Tech

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a skilled equipment technician to maintain and repair passenger vehicles and heavy equipment for our North American operations. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, read blueprints and manuals, and ensure accurate paperwork matches parts and time charged to each unit.

The role requires 2-4 years in heavy construction equipment repair, a comprehensive personal tool set, and reliable commuting ability.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years heavy construction equipment repair experience.
• Comprehensive set of personal tools.
• Reliable commute to and from place of business.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs vehicles, heavy equipment and other company property.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Assists with semi-complex engine overhauls.
• Reads manuals, charts, schematics, and blueprints.
• Completes and maintains accurate paperwork and records necessary to insure parts and time are allocated to the correct equipment.
• Works in other areas as needed.
• Maintains proper housekeeping in and around the shop area.
• Training and/or demonstrated experience in heavy equipment/diesel repair.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Understanding of OSHA and EPA standards as they relate to the position and performance of the job.
• Ability to read manuals, charts, schematics, and blueprints.
• Owns tools and maintains them in safe working condition.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and/or directions<ul><li><b>Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds - (High Physical Demand Level per DOL)</b></li><li><b>Must meet and maintain certification for use of respiratory protective equipment as required by OSHA 1910.134</b></li><li><b>Demonstrated aptitude to execute customer orders and maintain necessary records</b></li><li><b>Must have the ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.</b></li><li><b>Requires work in all types of weather conditions</b></li><li><b>Must be available to work all shifts and weekends including 12 hours shiftsMust be available for assignments at other Charleston, SC locations located within a 20 mile radius</b></li><li><b>Must be able to secure and maintain Transpertation Worker Identification Credential (TWICS)</b></li></ul>
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds - (High Physical Demand Level per DOL)
• Must meet and maintain certification for use of respiratory protective equipment as required by OSHA 1910.13 4
• Demonstrated aptitude to execute customer orders and maintain necessary records
• Must have the ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Requires work in all types of weather conditions
• Must be available to work all shifts and weekends including 12 hours shifts
• Must be available for assignments at other Charleston, SC locations located within a 20 mile radius
• Must be available for assignments at other Charleston, SC locations located within a 20 mile radius

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a skilled equipment technician to maintain and repair passenger vehicles and heavy equipment for our North American operations. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment, read blueprints and manuals, and ensure accurate paperwork matches parts and time charged to each unit.

The role requires 2-4 years in heavy construction equipment repair, a comprehensive personal tool set, and reliable commuting ability.