Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Newman Tractor; Verona (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401k match

Health insurance

Boot allowance

Job summary

Newman Tractor in Verona, KY seeks a Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic to diagnose, repair and maintain heavy equipment across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. You will write repair descriptions and handle related paperwork, with occasional customer site calls. A 5% travel expectation applies, and strong communication and customer service are essential.

We are looking for self-motivated, detail-oriented professionals with 5+ years of mechanical service experience in heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience with online parts and service manuals as well as diagnostic software for heavy equipment.
• Self-motivated and professional.
• Excellent customer service skills/experience.
• At least 5 years of mechanical service experience in heavy equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and plan repairs based on service orders, including electrical, hydraulic, undercarriage, and mechanical work.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on heavy equipment.
• Operate equipment as needed to diagnose and repair.
• Document repair descriptions with model, serial number, and hour readings.
• Submit all paperwork to the Service Manager and organize repair documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• When applicable, make service calls within a 5-hour one-way radius of the location.

Skills

Diagnostic software

Customer service

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Tools

Online manuals

Job description

Description

Newman Tractor is a leading heavy construction equipment dealership providing new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and attachments. We proudly support the construction, utility, mining, agricultural, pipeline, and energy sectors with the equipment and expertise they rely on to get the job done. We are 5 branches strong and continue to have a strong growth plan.

Newman Tractor is a leading heavy construction equipment dealership providing new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and attachments. We proudly support the construction, utility, mining, agricultural, pipeline, and energy sectors with the equipment and expertise they rely on to get the job done. We are 5 branches strong and continue to have a strong growth plan.

The Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic position is to support Newman Tractor’s service department in providing excellent customer service in a timely fashion. This position is fast paced and highly detailed. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-driven, organized, detail-orientated, and an effective communicator. Individuals interested in this position should possess a professional communication style and have a desire to work collaboratively in a shop/warehouse environment with all team members.

If you have a passion for repairing construction equipment across multiple types and models, we invite you to join our dynamic, growing organization.

Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic accepts assigned work orders from Service Manager in order to begin diagnosing and planning work required to repair the units. This includes but is not limited to electrical, hydraulic, undercarriage, and mechanical repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments including hoses, belts, fluids, and filters.
• Operate equipment as needed to diagnose and repair.
• Make heavy equipment mechanical repairs after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed and approved by the Service Manager.
• Responsible for writing complete repair descriptions on work order, including correct model and serial number of equipment and hour meter reading.
• Turns in all paperwork to the Service Manager.
• Create and organize all paperwork generated during the shop repair.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• If applicable, make service calls up to a 5-hour one way radius from the Newman Tractor location or whatever management deems necessary to service customers (if applicable overnight accommodations covered by Newman Tractor)

Qualifications

• Experience with online parts and service manuals as well as diagnostic software for heavy equipment
• Self-motivated and professional
• Excellent customer service skills/experience
• At least 5 years of mechanical service experience in heavy equipment
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of hours worked

Benefits

• 80 hours of paid vacation (prorated in year of hire)
• 401k with up to 4% match of total compensation for heavy equipment
• HDHP & Co-pay medical plans with 80% of premium paid by employer for employee coverage (other coverages available)
• Voluntary coverages offered for Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness
• Company provided STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Yearly work boot allowance
• Other benefits can be discussed with eligible applicants