Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, d̂

Quarterly tool allowance

Annual reviews

Retirement with company match

Company provided training for career

Job summary

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to support nationwide forestry operations. The role involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of equipment, including loaders, tractors, skidders, and grinders, across California and surrounding states.

Frequent on-site work in high elevations and adverse weather is required, with 80–100% travel. The candidate must demonstrate troubleshooting expertise, read OEM manuals, and train junior

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to utilize cell phone/tablet/Laptop to record maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to train in other skilled areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Repair inoperable equipment and perform repairs per service specifications.
• Fabricate hydraulic hoses as required.
• Order parts using manuals and catalogs; deliver parts to projects.
• Lead and train the heavy equipment mechanic team.

Skills

English fluency

Troubleshooting

Record-keeping on devices

Team leadership

Safety-consciousness

Tools

OEM manuals

Diagnostic equipment

Service manuals

Job description

In this position you will be a member of Markit!'s Fleet Management team and you will report to the Vice President of Operations and Shop Manager.

Location

Location: Projects will be located throughout the State of California and surrounding states, including Nevada,Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.

Travel

Travel: 80% but may be up to 100% depending on project assignment.

Duties

The Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic will perform scheduled, unscheduled, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide variety of industrial and small engine equipment to facilitate the forestry operations of Markit! Forestry Management LLC ("Markit!"). Maintenance and repairs will happen frequently on site in high elevations and in adverse weather conditions. Work is completed year round.

This position requires knowledge of maintenance, trouble-shooting, and solving complex maintenance issues. The primary responsibilities of the position are:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with applicable Original Equipment Manufacturers technical manuals.
• Perform repairs on inoperable equipment.
• Perform repairs in one or more areas in accordance with service manuals and manufacturers specifications.
• Equipment includes Bobcat and ASV Loaders, Industrial Tractors, Delimbers, Skidders, Chippers, Log Loaders, Harvesters, Graders, Dozers, Grinders, Excavators, Generators, Pressure Washers, attachments, trucks and trailers.
• Perform fabrication of hydraulic hoses.
• Order parts by using manuals and catalogs.
• Deliverparts to projects as necessary.
• Equipment transport and washing.
• Hiring and training of heavy equipment mechanic team.

Required Skills

• Speak, read and write English.
• Ability to utilize a cell phone, tablet and/or laptop to record equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Willing to train in other skilled areas.
• Able to work any shift including weekends if required.
• Able to travel on short notice, some overnight travel may be required.
• Able to understand and comply with all parts ordering and issuing procedures.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, and austere environments.
• Able to lift 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to use precision measuring and testing equipment.
• Must be able to effectively troubleshoot and solve complex maintenance issues.

Personal Behaviors

• Works well and interacts well with others.
• Able to deliver maintenance recommendationsin a concise and persuasive manner.
• Hard-working and detail-oriented.
• Acts with the highest integrity at all times.
• Comfortable in a rapidly evolving entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to function day-to-day with minimal direction.
• Adapts quickly to change.

Background Requirements

• Valid driver's licensewith a clean driving record
• Criminal and motor vehicle check

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Quarterly tool allowance.
• Annual reviews.
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
• Supplementary insurance including life, short and long term insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time.
• Retirement with company match.
• Company provided training for career advancement.

Markit! Forestry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.