Heavy Equipment Lube Technician

BARANKO BROTHERS, INC.; Dickinson (ND); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BARANKO BROTHERS, INC. in Dickinson, ND seeks a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician to own the Preventive Maintenance Program. You will monitor service intervals, perform PM work in shop and field, document results, and ensure the fleet remains field-ready.

You will coordinate with operators and supervisors, conduct oil and filter changes, fluid sampling, and inspections, and escalate repairs as needed. A strong mechanical aptitude and ability to manage PM schedules in HCSS 360 are essential.

Formación

• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of heavy equipment preventive maintenance.
• Own a complete set of personal hand tools; company provides specialty tools.
• Experience with heavy equipment or lube trucks preferred.
• CDL with HazMat endorsement preferred; ability to obtain within six months.
• DOT medical, testing, licensing and driving-record requirements must be met.
• Basic computer skills and PM scheduling in HCSS 360.

Responsabilidades

• Own the complete PM program by monitoring hours and service intervals and following up on overdue PMs.
• Perform scheduled oil/filters changes, lubrication, fluid checks and sampling in shop and field.
• Complete thorough inspections and identify leaks, wear, damage, or safety defects.
• Escalate major repairs or unsafe equipment immediately to supervisor or lead.
• Document meter readings, labor, parts, and inspections in HCSS E360 before closing work orders.
• Maintain lube truck and inventory; ensure safe handling of regulated materials.
• Coordinate with operators, foremen, and service personnel per procedures.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

PM scheduling

Independent work

Team coordination

Troubleshooting

Herramientas

HCSS 360

HazMat/CDL endorsement

Descripción del empleo

The Heavy Equipment Lube Technician owns the complete Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program. This is a hands‑on position responsible for monitoring service intervals, coordinating equipment availability, performing the PM work, completing inspections and fluid sampling, documenting results, and keeping Baranko’s heavy equipment fleet properly serviced and field‑ready. The technician is accountable for the PM program from the initial service notification through completed work and documentation. This includes following up on missed or overdue services, identifying developing repair needs, maintaining the assigned lube truck and service supplies, and communicating equipment condition to the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the complete Heavy Equipment Preventive Maintenance Program by monitoring equipment hours and service intervals, coordinating equipment availability, and following up on upcoming, due, missed, and overdue PM services.
• Perform scheduled oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks, fluid sampling, seasonal services, and other preventive maintenance on heavy equipment in the shop and field.
• Complete a thorough inspection during every service and identify leaks, wear, damage, loose components, hose and belt conditions, undercarriage concerns, safety defects, and other developing repair needs.
• Complete authorized minor repairs within the technician’s ability and promptly upscale safety concerns, major repairs, specialized work, or equipment that should be removed from service.
• Accurately document meter readings, labor, parts, fluids, filters, samples, inspection findings, repairs, and completed services in HCSS E360 before closing the work order.
• Maintain the assigned lube or service truck, including oils, filters, lubricants, spill supplies, common service parts, required records, and safe transportation and handling of regulated materials.
• Provide and maintain personal professional-quality hand tools appropriate for preventive maintenance and minor heavy equipment repairs; properly use company‑provided specialty tools and service equipment.
• Coordinate with operators, foremen, field supervision, parts personnel, and the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Lead while following company, jobsite, OSHA, DOT, contamination‑control, spill‑prevention, and environmental procedures.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Heavy equipment PM services are completed safely, correctly, and on schedule.
• Upcoming, due, missed, and overdue services are actively tracked and followed through to completion.
• Developing equipment problems are identified, documented, and communicated before they cause larger failures.
• Fluid samples, filters, lubricants, parts, and service materials are handled and documented accurately.
• Work orders, meter readings, PM records, labor, parts, and inspection findings are complete and current in HCSS E360.
• The assigned lube truck, personal tools, service equipment, and inventory remain clean, organized, stocked, and ready for use.

REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of heavy equipment preventive maintenance, lubrication, and basic repair.
• Must provide and maintain a complete set of personal hand tools and basic tooling necessary to perform the normal duties of the position; the company will provide specialty tools and equipment.
• Previous heavy equipment, agricultural equipment, truck, industrial maintenance, or lube‑truck experience is preferred.
• A current Commercial Driver’s License with the HazMat endorsement is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License with HazMat endorsement within six months of hire is required.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT medical, testing, training, licensing, and driving‑record requirements.
• Basic computer and mobile‑device skills and the ability to manage PM schedules and work orders in HCSS 360.
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and coordinate services with shop and field personnel.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach while working in wet, dirty, hot, cold, and changing shop and field conditions.

COMPETENCIES

Safety awareness and sound judgment Ownership, dependability, and accountability Planning, organization, and follow-through Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail