Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp.; Johnston (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to service and repair vehicle and heavy equipment at our Johnston facility. You will perform diagnostics, tune-ups, engine and transmission work, and preventative maintenance, following safety protocols.

Experience with hydraulics, electrical systems, welding, and OEM maintenance checklists is required. OT may be available; clean work environment and opportunities to advance with training.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety within 12 months of employment.
• Hoisting Engineers restricted endorsement 204 excavating equipment within six months.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventive maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment systems.
• Test drive and inspect vehicles for wear, damage, or performance issues.
• Oversee vendor service and repair orders.
• Maintain safety and complete repair paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Diagnostics

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical

Hydraulics

Welding

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma / trade school

Tools

Database software

Outlook

Job description

Company Description:

Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) is a quasi-public agency established by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1974 to serve the state’s solid waste and recycling needs. Its mission is to deliver safe, environmentally compliant, clean, and cost-effective services to all Rhode Islanders. RIRRC operates the state’s Central Landfill, Materials Recycling Facility, Leaf & Yard Compost Operation, Eco-Depot for household hazardous waste, and Small Vehicle Area for special recycling drop-off. The organization also provides educational programs to municipalities, schools, community groups, businesses, and institutions, supporting statewide sustainability and resource recovery efforts.

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing major, minor, and preventative maintenance repairs on vehicle and heavy equipment.

Duties and Responsiblities:

• Performs repair or preventative maintenance on electrical, diesel and gasoline vehicles, including compactor, excavator, wheel loader, and other vehicles; typical repairs and maintenance would include work on engines, transmissions, chassis, drivelines, and components such as hydraulic systems, air, wet and dry brake systems, electrical, wheels, tires and undercarriages.
• Conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting of equipment systems.
• Completes major repair tasks including engine and transmission replacements, final drive rebuild, undercarriage replacement, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Learn and troubleshoot Tier 4 emission systems.
• Performs quarterly landfill equipment inspections and cleaning.
• Inspects machines uses OEM and RIRRC maintenance checklist, repair or report any issues.
• Tests drive and/or inspects vehicles for wear, damage, or specific problems affective performance.
• Performs engine tune ups, including diagnosing items in need of repair, replacement, or adjustment; makes repairs as necessary.
• Oversees vendor service and repair orders.
• Demonstrates continual effort to improve operations, reduces turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Attends prescheduled off-site training that may require travel and overnight stay.
• Works safely without presenting a threat or others and maintains good housekeeping and clean-as-you-go practices.
• Completes paperwork associated with repairing equipment, parts usage, and accounting for time in repairs, in a timely manner.
• Operates various hand tools and equipment.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Performs light welding and fabrication.
• Follows and contributes to health and safety procedures and follows requirements for equipment Lock Out Tag Out.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 5 years of trade school training and/or equivalent experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:

- Must be able to obtain OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety within 12 months of employment.

- Must be able to obtain Hoisting Engineers restricted endorsement 204 excavating equipment

or equivalent within six months and maintain throughout employment.

- Possess a current, valid driver’s license.

- Database Software;

- Electronic Mail Software (Outlook);

Other skills required:

• A minimum of five years related experience or trade school.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Perform intermediate math addition, subtraction, division, multiplication with decimals and fractions.
• Ability to install heavy equipment accessories.
• Basic computer and keyboarding knowledge to enter and extract data and maintain records.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places.
• Frequently works around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.