MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Basin Electric Power Cooperative; Stanton (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Basin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a skilled Journey-level Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair and service heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, and mobile generators at our North Dakota facility. You will maintain oil, fuel inventory, and assist in shop operations while ensuring safety and efficiency in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, testing, and training colleagues in proper servicing methods, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Two-year vocational or technical program in heavy equipment maintenance with 5 years of journeyman experience or equivalent.
• High school diploma or GED/HSED with 7 years of experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting diesel/gasoline engines, hydraulics, powertrains, electrical systems, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service heavy equipment, trucks, mowers, and plant vehicles; maintain records.
• Troubleshoot and test after repairs to ensure sound operating condition.
• Safely rig for lifting equipment components and perform maintenance.
• Train fellow workers in servicing and maintenance techniques.
• Perform cutting and welding on mobile equipment.
• Perform cleaning duties without hindering operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diesel & gasoline troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Powertrain components

Communication skills

Education

Two-year vocational/technical program (heavy equipment maintenance)

High school diploma or GED/HSED

Tools

CAT diagnostic software

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

Repairs and services heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, mowers, plant vehicles, gas and diesel powered compressors, mobile gas and diesel powered generators, stationary diesel generators, mobile gas and diesel pumps, maintains oil and fuel inventory, completes shop cleaning, and is responsible for incidental tasks and light maintenance.

• Contribute to safe and efficient operation of the applicable facility by keeping work area, heavy equipment, plant vehicles (trucks, tractors, forklifts, JLG's, etc.), and tools maintained.
• Perform service, maintenance, and cleaning on vehicles and equipment, as assigned; and assist in maintaining proper records to ensure all equipment is in sound operating condition.
• Stay abreast of all pertinent work changes. Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to troubleshoot for repairs and to test after repairs have been made.
• Contribute to effective utilization of manpower by training fellow workers in proper servicing and maintenance techniques.
• Perform miscellaneous cutting and welding on all mobile equipment.
• Perform cleaning duties, as assigned, in a manner which does not interfere with normal operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION PURPOSE

Repairs and services heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, mowers, plant vehicles, gas and diesel powered compressors, mobile gas and diesel powered generators, stationary diesel generators, mobile gas and diesel pumps, maintains oil and fuel inventory, completes shop cleaning, and is responsible for incidental tasks and light maintenance.

Essential Duties

• Contribute to safe and efficient operation of the applicable facility by keeping work area, heavy equipment, plant vehicles (trucks, tractors, forklifts, JLG's, etc.), and tools maintained.
• Perform service, maintenance, and cleaning on vehicles and equipment, as assigned; and assist in maintaining proper records to ensure all equipment is in sound operating condition.
• Stay abreast of all pertinent work changes. Operate heavy equipment and vehicles to troubleshoot for repairs and to test after repairs have been made.
• Safely rig for lifting equipment components.
• Contribute to effective utilization of manpower by training fellow workers in proper servicing and maintenance techniques.
• Perform miscellaneous cutting and welding on all mobile equipment.
• Perform cleaning duties, as assigned, in a manner which does not interfere with normal operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A two year vocational or technical program in heavy equipment maintenance, diesel technology, or a related field, and 5 years of experience as a journeyman heavy equipment/mobile equipment mechanic in a mining, construction, industrial, or similar heavy equipment environment; or
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED) and 7 years of experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy mobile equipment, preferably in mining, construction, aggregates or other heavy industrial operations.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, powertrain components, electrical systems, and related heavy equipment.
• Experience working with Caterpillar (CAT) equipment, including proficiency in Caterpillar diagnostic software and advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• A valid Driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Operation of tools and equipment, and perform mechanical/electrical maintenance on vehicles, trucks, mobile equipment, air tools, generators, pumps, tractors, etc. This position requires finger dexterity, good color vision/hearing, the ability to perform close work, and the ability to speak. This position also frequently works in extreme cold and around electrical risks; and occasionally around fumes, chemicals, oils, fuels, extreme heat, vibration, noise, poor ventilation, in confined areas, and at heights up to 20 feet, which requires the use of safety equipment, including a harness, in accordance with ANSI Z359 standards. This position must be respirator qualified. This position requires continuous standing/walking; frequent lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds; and occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds, sitting, bending/reaching, climbing.

Key Skills

• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing diesel and gasoline-powered equipment, hydraulic systems, powertrain components, electrical systems, and related heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of parts and service manuals, and computer-based programs to troubleshoot operating problems.
• Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• The incumbent may be required to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Wage: $56.94