Preventative Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Star Heavy Equipment; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Heavy Equipment is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician in Austin, Texas. The role involves performing service and repair operations on earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, generators, and lift trucks.

On-the-job and classroom training are required for ongoing technician development, with advancement based on attitude and performance. Essential duties include planning minor repairs, managing parts, performing PM services per manufacturer guidelines, using service information

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent required.
• 1 year of mechanical repair experience or equivalent technical education.
• Experience using personal computers and basic typing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute minor repairs using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Efficiently order and return parts for assigned tasks.
• Conduct preventive maintenance services following manufacturer guidelines.
• Demonstrate adept use of service information systems.
• Assist as a helper in field service operations with an experienced technician when needed.
• Perform independently in field assignments when required.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

PC usage

Typing (basic)

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

The preventive maintenance technician is tasked with conducting service and repair operations on a variety of equipment and is capable of working both individually and as part of a team. The machinery requiring evaluation and repair includes earthmoving equipment, diesel engines, electric power generators, lift trucks, and related products. Successful completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning is essential for ongoing participation in the technician training program. The PM technician is expected to show proactive initiative, a strong commitment to teamwork, a keen focus on customer service, and an efficient approach to problem-solving. Advancement in the role is contingent upon the individual's attitude, skill development, and job performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Planning and executing minor repairs using the appropriate tools and methodologies
• Efficiently ordering and returning parts for assigned tasks
• Capable of conducting preventive maintenance services in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Demonstrating adept usage of service information systems
• Assisting as a helper in field service operations alongside an experienced technician when necessary
• Performing independently in field assignments as needed

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

A minimum of one (1) year work experience involving mechanical repairs or a combination of relevant experience and equivalent technical education is required. Experience using personal computers, and basic typing skills are required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver's License Personal