Heavy Equipment Mechanic: Maintenance & Repair Specialist

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding; Kersey (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Colorado is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on rolling stock such as feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

You will diagnose issues by observing equipment, remove defective parts, manage shop inventories, follow safety rules, and apply problem-solving skills to keep operations running smoothly. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.

Responsibilities

• Completes preventative maintenance requirements and repairs for rolling stock including feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling device; using hoists, and hand/power tools.
• Manages department parts and tool inventories by researching costs, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels, anticipating needed supplies, and placing orders.
• Manages expenses by studying historical data, anticipating needs, and researching costs.
• Maintains shop appearance by disposing of trash, putting away supplies/tools, sweeping, etc...
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Skills

Vehicle mechanics

Diesel engines

Heavy equipment

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding in Colorado is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on rolling stock such as feed trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

You will diagnose issues by observing equipment, remove defective parts, manage shop inventories, follow safety rules, and apply problem-solving skills to keep operations running smoothly. A valid driver's license is required.