Lube Technician - Columbia

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hills Machinery is seeking a Lube Technician to maintain both light and heavy equipment through lubrication of engines, transmission, hydraulics and related components. The role involves field work under supervision, with occasional in-shop service and a need for a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

You will perform radiator cleaning, replace air cleaners and filters, and conduct standard lubrication tasks.

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance and minor repair on heavy equipment or the equivalent of 2 years on automobiles.
• Physically able to lift 50 lbs and able to stand and climb to heights specific to machine.

Responsibilities

• Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, water, solvents, or compressed air to blow out radiators and belly pans of dozers, scrapers, loaders, trash compactors and other equipment on a regular basis.
• Removes and replaces air cleaners, pre-cleaners, and cabin filters. Performs lubrication of zerk/grease fittings and fluid top offs. Properly discard all used materials.
• Visually checks equipment for leaks and reports to fleet supervision; uses Inspection App at every service interval.
• Maintains accurate inventory records of air filters, fluids, oils, and fuel dispensed; coordinates with parts department.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Field service readiness

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Air compressors

Inspection app

Inventory management

Job description

Lube Technician Job Description

A lube technician at Hills Machinery is a professional who will maintain light and heavy-duty equipment by way of lubrication, including engines, transmission, hydraulics and other major components within the system. The usual work will be performed in the field under the supervision of maintenance professional, with the occasional in-shop service. Maintenance vehicle will be equipped with all the tools necessary to complete every job. A valid drivers license will be required with a clean 10-years driving record provided by local DMV. Technician will work in shop setting until proficient in all levels of maintenance that will be required. Technician will need to be proficient in below duties:

• Uses hand tools, pneumatic tools, water, solvents, or compressed air to blow out radiators and belly pans of dozers, scrapers, loaders, trash compactors and other equipment on a regular basis to prevent overheating and breakdown at specified intervals.
• Removes and replaces air cleaners, pre-cleaners, and cabin filters. Performs lubrication of zerk/grease fittings and fluid top offs. Properly discard of all used materials.
• Visually checks equipment for signs of potential problems such as oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks and reports these to fleet supervision. Inspection App will be utilized at every service interval to include full maintenance checklist.
• Maintains accurate records of inventoried items including air filters, fluids, oils, and fuel dispensed for each piece of equipment serviced. Daily inventory checklist will be provided to ensure accuracy and turned in at the end of the workday. Inventory will be restocked/replenished by working with local parts department.

Qualifications:

• One year of maintenance and minor repair experience on various heavy equipment, or the equivalent of 2 years of experience with servicing automobiles, within garage setting. Field Service experience is preferred, not required.
• Physically able to lift 50Lbs and capable of performing prolonged physical exertion. Must be able to stand and climb to heights specific to machine.