Heavy Equipment Technician: Diagnostics & Repairs

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

Job summary

RI Resource Recovery Corp (RIRRC) in Johnston, RI, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, and compactors. You will diagnose, service, and replace engines, transmissions, drivelines, and hydraulic components while following OEM and company checklists.

Strong diagnostic ability, reading schematics, and experience with Tier 4 emissions are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years of trade school training and/or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Experience with heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Read and interpret manuals and schematics.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be available to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Learns and troubleshoots 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical systems

Diesel engines

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Brake systems

Welding

Reading schematics

English communication

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Outlook

Database software

Job description

RI Resource Recovery Corp (RIRRC) in Johnston, RI, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, and compactors. You will diagnose, service, and replace engines, transmissions, drivelines, and hydraulic components while following OEM and company checklists.

Strong diagnostic ability, reading schematics, and experience with Tier 4 emissions are valued.