Equipment Repairman

Schuff Steel Co.; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schuff Steel is seeking a Field Equipment Repairman in Texas to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic tools and equipment. The role involves servicing small engines and field gear to keep projects safe, reliable, and ready for use.

Candidates should have 5 years of related repair experience and an HS diploma or equivalent, with substitution options for coursework. Strong safety and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years related experience in repair of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical tools and equipment.
• Two years of coursework may substitute for two years of experience.
• Knowledge of basic electrical codes and ability to repair electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventative maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic tools and equipment.
• Repair and rebuild 2 and 4 cycle engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair grinders, roto-hammers, mag-drills, and other tools.
• Order and stock tool parts and equipment.
• Organize and clean the work area for safety and efficiency.
• Interface with vendors for purchases and invoicing accuracy.
• Maintain paperwork for department records and repair orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Vocational coursework substitution for experience

Tools

MS Windows 7/10

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Blue Beam PDF

Concur

Job description

Position Value Proposition

Working for a world class leader in building structures and bridges, a Schuff Steel a Field Equipment Repairman will play a vital role in keeping the tools and equipment that support complex commercial, bridge, and industrial projects safe, reliable, and ready for use. Applying hands-on expertise to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic tools and equipment, including small engines and specialized field equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for the repair and preventative maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic tools and equipment.
• Repair and rebuild 2 and 4 cycle engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair tools that include grinders, roto-hammers, mag-drills, phlegmatic tuggers, button punches, com-a-longs, chain falls, and cable falls as well as other applicable tools and equipment.
• Order and stock tool parts and equipment.
• Organize and clean work area to ensure a safe and efficient work zone.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure proper items are purchased and correctly invoiced.
• Maintain proper paperwork for department records.
• Outsource equipment repairs if needed and track appropriate documents.
• Interface with co-workers and management to ensure that proper work is performed effectively and cost-efficient.

Education/Training - Work Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years related experience in the repair of pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical tools and equipment.
• Two (2) years of course work from an accredited vocational/educational institution may substitute for two (2) years of the required exp.

Specialized Knowledge - Certificates & Licenses

• Equipment Knowledge & Skills – Demonstrated knowledge of basic electrical codes. Proven ability to repair electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical tools.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, such as reports and repair orders to further provide documentation of completed tasks and future upgrades on equipment.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Software and Technology

Position will require the frequent use of MS Windows 7 and/or MS Windows 10, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, and MS Outlook. Blue Beam PDF Software; Concur Software for expenses or applicable software.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Inside and outside environment, at times dusty, cold, hot, dirty, and noisy. Working with and around small and large equipment and materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:

• Frequently around fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• Frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally climbing ladders/scaffolding and carrying heights in precarious places

Schuff Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.