Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Reworld Waste, LLC; Wareham (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld Waste, LLC is seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and overhaul mobile equipment including front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, and trailers. You will schedule maintenance, maintain service records, and ensure compliance with specifications.

The role requires at least four years of heavy equipment maintenance experience (or two years plus two years of trade school) and MA hoisting licenses. Ability to work nights and weekends on a rotating schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training plus two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic.
• Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer.
• Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Schedule maintenance and keep service records for equipment.
• Repair or replace damaged parts in braking, diesel, fuel, power train, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Heavy equipment

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses

Tools

Engine diagnostic equipment

Welding equipment

Blueprints/technical drawings

Micrometers/calipers

Job description

**About the role**The Mobile Equipment Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts, tractors, trailers, and other light- and heavy-operating equipment in support of the Facility’s overall operations. · Schedule maintenance for industrial equipment and machines and keep equipment service records· Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to braking system, diesel engines, fuel system, power train, electrical system and hydraulic system· Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications· Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects· Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawing· Dismantle and reassemble heavy-operating equipment using hoists and hand tools· Overhaul and test equipment to ensure operating efficiency· Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies such as transmissions, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes· Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems· Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices· Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges· Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools· Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs· Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.· Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on all facility vehicles to ensure that equipment and vehicles operate efficiently and safely· Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears· Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent· Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices· Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal· Must be able to work on a rotating shift schedule and work overtime as needed including nights, weekends, and holidays.· Troubleshoot and repair diesel engine emission systems.· Perform major overhaul on diesel engines.· Perform major overhaul on transmissions and other gear boxes.· Perform duties as directed by your supervisor in support of maintenance and operational departments to meet business needs. **EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:**· Minimum of four years vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance experience, or two years of mechanical trade school training and two years’ experience as a vehicle and heavy equipment mechanic· Must be able to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loader and tractor/trailer· High school diploma or equivalent· Must have, or quickly obtain MA 1C/2C/3A Hoisting licenses· Basic computer skills. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**· Walk, stand, sit, and climb· Consistently work in various weather conditions· Ability to lift/carry 50lb· Qualify to wear a full-face respirator· Ability to work from heights and in confined spacesAll Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.