Heavy Equipment Technician (Diesel) – Renewable Energy

CoVolt Power; Coggon (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CoVolt Power, a leading EPC provider for solar, BESS and high voltage infrastructure, is seeking a Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of equipment. You will read technical manuals and schematics, perform inspections, and travel to job sites as needed to support rental and customer-owned machinery.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, plus hands-on tool experience, and be comfortable

Qualifications

• Proven working knowledge of construction equipment maintenance including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, emissions, diesel, gasoline, and record-keeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Knowledge in and ability to perform DOT Inspections.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all company equipment including both rented and leased as needed.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery, and systems.
• Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics.
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, transfer plates, final drive and trac motors.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, power packs, & huck guns.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
• Assist in the training of lower-level technicians as needed.
• Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis.
• Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts.
• Be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements.
• When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner.
• Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably.
• Understanding of basic safety practices.

Skills

Diesel engines

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Read schematics & prints

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Manuals & schematics

Personal tool set

Job description

CoVolt Power, a leading EPC provider for solar, BESS and high voltage infrastructure, is seeking a Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of equipment. You will read technical manuals and schematics, perform inspections, and travel to job sites as needed to support rental and customer-owned machinery.

Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, plus hands-on tool experience, and be comfortable