Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Palmetto Grading & Drainage; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Grading & Drainage is seeking a hands-on mechanic to service its fleet of heavy equipment and trucks. The role requires mechanical aptitude, the ability to read manuals, and safe use of hand and power tools as you diagnose and repair systems.

You will travel to job sites for repairs, perform preventive maintenance, and replace or lubricate parts while following safety rules and Hazmat guidelines with employer support for certifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and comprehend service manuals.
• Capable of using hand and power tools safely.
• Capable of disassembling, repairing and reassembling vehicles and/or equipment.
• Capable of diagnosing and resolving problems.
• Hazmat certification may be required; employer support for attainment.
• Ability to work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Examine and repair hydraulic components for leaks, ruptured hoses, or worn gaskets.
• Travel to job site to make repairs to heavy equipment as necessary.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on company-owned and/or leased vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and longevity.
• Repair, replace, clean and lubricate vehicle/equipment parts as necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of hazards and safety requirements and utilize required PPE.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual reading

Tool safety

Vehicle disassembly

Diagnostics

Welding skills

Outdoor work

Hazmat awareness

Job description

Job Description

Skills: Mechanical aptitude. Ability to prioritize tasks. Ability to read, interpret and comprehend service manuals. Capable of using hand and power tools safely. Capable of disassembling, repairing and reassembling vehicles and/or equipment. Capable of diagnosing and resolving problems. Capable of safely using welding equipment (preferred, but not a must). Ability to work outdoors. Safe driving habits and record - Hazmat required, but we are willing to help the right candidate attain)

Responsibilities: Examine and repair, if necessary, hydraulic components for fluid leaks, ruptured hoses, or worn gaskets. Travel to job site to make repairs to heavy equipment as necessary. Perform routine maintenance checks on company owned and/or leased vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and longevity of the vehicle/equipment. Repair, replace, clean and lubricate vehicle/equipment parts as necessary. Be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of the job and utilize required personal protective equipment

Fleet includes approximately 30 pieces of heavy equipment as well as 10 trucks (dump / lowboy / etc)