Mobile Plant Tech

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.; Pittsfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc. is seeking a skilled equipment technician to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain aggregate, asphalt, and heavy mobile equipment. The role operates hourly, non-exempt, and may require independent work with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, plus a Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech program; 3+ years of heavy tech experience is preferred. Valid PA CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment and heavy mobile equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment.
• Perform welding and flame-cutting tasks as needed.
• Generate repair work orders with parts, fluids, labor, and mileage details.
• Work hours may exceed 40 per week, including nights, Saturdays, and Sundays when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Welding

Hydraulics

Read schematics

Education

High School Diploma

Heavy Equipment/Diesel Tech program

Tools

Welding equipment

Flame cutting

Job description

Job Summary

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is a hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Job Summary

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is a hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems
• Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment.
• Safely perform all essential functions.
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
• Operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes.
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage.
• Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when job is completed including cleaning and proper storage of tools.
• Demonstrate diplomatic proactive communication with field leaders and equipment operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge Of

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Aggregate and asphalt plant operations.
• Construction operations.
• Troubleshooting techniques.
• Hydraulic principles and systems.
• Fundamentals of engines.
• Power and drive train principles.
• Machine electronics.
• Fuel systems.

Ability To

• Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
• Take and follow instructions.
• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Valid PA CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred.
• Class A or B state inspection license preferred.
• Experience in cutting and welding processes.

Education

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three years experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred.
• Plant maintenance experience preferred.

Required Training

• MSHA
• CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work in shop field or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work with and around fuel and other petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

This is a safety-sensitive position.