Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

Five Rivers Cattle, LLC.; Colorado; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Cattle, LLC. in Colorado is seeking a full-time mechanic responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of rolling stock, including feed trucks and tractors.

The role requires diagnosing issues through observation and testing, and performing safe, efficient repairs. You will manage parts and tool inventories, uphold safety rules, and pursue ongoing professional development through workshops and publications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics and heavy equipment including diesel engines.
• Basic knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software and Database software.
• 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 a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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.
• Complies with all applicable safety rules and policies.
• 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

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

Five Rivers Cattle, LLC. in Colorado is seeking a full-time mechanic responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of rolling stock, including feed trucks and tractors.

The role requires diagnosing issues through observation and testing, and performing safe, efficient repairs. You will manage parts and tool inventories, uphold safety rules, and pursue ongoing professional development through workshops and publications.