Oiler / Preventive Maintenance Tech (Heavy Equipment) (Travel Required)

Phillips Infrastructure; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Florida seeks an Oiler/Lube Technician responsible for performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, including fuel and fluid checks. The role requires at least two years of relevant experience and a Class B Driver’s license with Haz-Mat endorsements. Candidates must maintain accurate logs of daily tasks and safely operate lubrication trucks. This position involves a pre-employment physical examination to ensure candidates meet health standards for the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Class B Driver’s license with Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Serve preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Check and maintain fluid levels for equipment.
• Accurate logging of daily activities.
• Operate a lube/grease truck safely.

Skills

Ability to follow specific directions

Accurate record-keeping

Visual inspections of machines

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Two plus years of oiler/lube technician experience

Tools

Proper tooling for daily tasks

Job description

Overview

Summary: Responsible for checking fluid levels (fuel, grease, and oil) and performing preventative maintenance (lubrication, oil changes, oil/air filters, and oil samples) on all heavy equipment used on the projects. The oiler must also safely operate a lube/grease truck to dispense lubricants to construction equipment. Must be able to take direction and accurately log daily activities, such as oil changes, samples, fuel usage, etc. Candidate must be willing to travel anywhere in the State of FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Servicing various types of heavy construction equipment.
• Checking and maintaining proper fluid levels for various compartments including engine, hydraulics, transmission, etc.
• Proper handling of successfully-collected fluid samples for analysis.
• Accurate record-keeping of all daily tasks via computer and/or paper transactions.
• Completing all daily paperwork required for DOT.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventories of fuel, oil, filters, etc.
• Visual inspections of machines and reporting conditions/deficiencies.
• Compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

Requirements

Workers should be able to follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy; repeat tasks of short duration according to a set procedure; evaluate information using measurable standards. Minimum of Class B Driver’s license with Haz-Mat and Tanker endorsements. Ability to provide and maintain proper license and acceptable driving record.

Education And Experience

High school diploma preferred and on-the-job training required. Two plus years of oiler/lube technician experience – preferably with knowledge of heavy equipment. Must provide proper tooling necessary to complete daily job tasks.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.