Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Good Earth Tools, Inc.; Festus (MO); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Group health insurance

Profit-sharing retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation

Company uniforms

Wellness program

Resumo da oferta

Good Earth Tools, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Ballast Tools Equipment division to maintain and repair excavators and backhoes used in railway maintenance.

You will disassemble and repair components, diagnose faults with laptops, and perform preventive maintenance on company-owned machines. The role requires at least 2 years of heavy equipment repair experience or a technical certificate.

Qualificações

• Minimum 2 years of heavy equipment repair experience or a technical certificate.
• Ability to diagnose using laptop computers, gauges, and instruments.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Proficient with hand and power tools; basic welding skills.
• Able to work 40 hours per week with reliable attendance.

Responsabilidades

• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand and power tools.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics on production machines; conduct preventive maintenance.
• Detect faults using diagnostic laptops, gauges, and instruments across electronics, hydraulics, powertrain and performance.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders and drawings to perform required service.
• Perform maintenance and repairs based on troubleshooting and diagnosis.
• Occasional operation of heavy equipment for testing and to determine repair needs.
• Occasional use of basic welding equipment.

Conhecimentos

Diesel engines knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Hand and power tools

Welding basics

Diagnostics with laptops

Formação académica

Technical or vocational education in Heavy Equipment, Diesel or Automotive Technology

Ferramentas

Laptop diagnostics

Gauges and instruments

Basic welding equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

The Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) division of Good Earth Tools is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to add to our team! If you have a passion for auto repair, diesel mechanics or heavy equipment maintenance and repair, this is a great opportunity for you! Our Heavy Equipment Technicians rebuild new machines per specifications as well as diagnosing equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on company owned machines. This equipment will mainly include excavators and backhoes outfitted for railway maintenance and repair.

Why you’ll love working here:

Earn more – We offer competitive wages and the opportunity for annual merit increases as you progress in your career. Additionally, hourly employees are eligible for quarterly performance bonuses!

Excellent Benefits – Our benefits package includes group health insurance, a company-funded profit-sharing retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation, and company paid uniforms just to name a few.

Be Part of a Team – Every position plays a key role in meeting customer needs, and we all work together as a team to get things done in our family-run organization!

Stay Active – You’ll be on the move during your shift in this fast-paced, exciting environment! You can get your steps in and also participate in our company wellness program!

Responsibilities:

• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications using hand and power tools.


• Perform required troubleshooting and repairs including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics on production machines. Also includes preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep


• Detection of faults using diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance is expected


• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders and drawings to perform required service and/or maintenance


• Perform necessary maintenance and repairs based on troubleshooting and diagnosis


• Occasional operation of heavy equipment machines for testing and to determine repair needs


• Occasional use of basic welding equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in heavy equipment repair OR certification from a Technical or vocational education in Heavy Equipment, Diesel or Automotive Technology required


• Must have the ability to diagnose equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems; electronics, hydraulics, power train, and general machine performance


• A working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and electrical systems is strongly preferred


• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools, including basic welding skills is required


• Must have the ability to work 40 hours a week and maintain a punctual, reliable attendance record

Physical Requirements:

• In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.


• The following may be expected to be encountered: long periods of standing, periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, field work as needed, working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.


• Accommodations will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions.