Master Mechanic

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Markit! Forestry Management, LLC is seeking an experienced Master Mechanic to service a wide range of forestry and industrial equipment across California and nearby states.

The role requires deep knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, and high-elevation operations to keep critical gear running. You will supervise mechanics, perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and fabricate hydraulic hoses while logging parts and time in our digital system.

Qualifications

• 15 years of industrial maintenance experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, engines, transmission and heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to supervise and train mechanics and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work in adverse weather and austere environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train mechanics and assistants in maintenance and repairs.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance per OEM manuals; log work in database.
• Repair inoperable equipment and document parts used and repair time.
• Fabricate hydraulic hoses and perform complex troubleshooting.
• Order parts using online databases and catalogs; work across multiple site locations.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Engines (gas/diesel/LPG)

Transmission maintenance

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Job description

Location:

Projects may be located throughout the State of California and surrounding states, including Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Travel:

60%

Primary Duties

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Master Mechanic will perform scheduled, unscheduled, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a wide variety of industrial and small engine equipment to facilitate the forestry operations of Markit! Forestry Management LLC ("Markit!").

This position requires in-depth knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting, and solving complex and frequent maintenance issues in adverse high elevation conditions.

• Supervise and train mechanics and/or mechanics assistants in equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in accordance with applicable original equipment manufacturers technical manuals; record maintenance, parts utilized and maintenance time using a cell phone, tablet and/or laptop in an online database.
• Perform repairs on inoperable equipment; record repairs, parts utilized and repair time using a cell phone, tablet and/or laptop in an online database.
• Perform repairs in one or more areas with little or no supervision in accordance with service manuals and manufacturers specifications.
• Perform fabrication of hydraulic hoses.
• Equipment includes Bobcat and ASV Loaders, Industrial Tractors, Delimbers, Skidders, Chippers, Log Loaders, Harvesters, Graders, Dozers, Excavators, Grinders, Generators, Pressure Washers, attachments, trucks and trailers.
• Order parts by using online databases, manuals and catalogs.

What We Need

• Proficiency speaking, reading and writing English
• Ability to utilize a cell phone, tablet and/or laptop daily
• Ability to learn and utilize computer system(s) required for multiple aspects related to this position
• Willing to train in other skilled areas
• Able to work any shift including weekends if required
• Able to travel on short notice, some overnight travel may be required
• Able to understand and comply with all parts ordering and issuing procedures
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions, and austere environments
• Able to lift 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently
• Must demonstrate knowledge and ability to use precision measuring and testing equipment
• Must be able to effectively troubleshoot and solve complex maintenance issues

What You Have

• 15 years of industrial maintenance experience in at least two of the following areas: pneumatics, hydraulics, internal combustion engines (gas, diesel, LPG), transmission and general maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Works and interacts well with others
• Able to deliver maintenance recommendations to the Fleet Manager in a concise and persuasive manner
• Hard-working and detail-oriented
• Acts with the highest integrity at all times
• Comfortable in a rapidly evolving technical and entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to function with minimal direction
• Adapts quickly to change

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement