Small Engine Maintenance Specialist

Teichert; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Stockton seeks a Small Engine Maintenance Technician to oversee the repair and maintenance of small gas and diesel engines. Responsibilities include troubleshooting customer equipment, maintaining inventory, and supporting a safe work environment. The role requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of experience in small engine repair, ensuring quality work and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in operation, repair, and maintenance of small equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical equipment standard operating policies.
• Ability to maintain written records and perform mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of small gas and diesel engines.
• Assists in troubleshooting and repair of customer's equipment.
• Maintains inventory records and acts as lead person in Small Tools shop.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Relationship building

Strong communication

Safety practices

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small tools

Hydraulic equipment

Construction equipment

Job description

Repairs and maintains small engine related equipment, both gas and diesel. Maintains equipment inventory and equipment maintenance records. Serves as a lead person on a shop maintenance crew when needed.

Focus & Scope

Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below :

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of small engines, both gas and diesel, including basic hydraulic and electrical equipment.
• Assists in the troubleshooting and repair of customer's equipment while they are in the yard.
• Assists in loading and unloading of equipment for customers.
• Ability to operate all small tools and equipment used in construction related application.
• Performs preventative maintenance work on all small equipment.
• Maintains inventory records on repairs made, parts ordered, and parts inventory.
• Acts as a lead person in Small Tools shop, and coordinates work of other crew members, assuring completion of necessary tasks.
• Keeps vehicle records.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Promotes and protects Teichert Construction values including diversity, teamwork, fair work environment, and respect of others. Maintains a "team" spirit within the business unit and on project teams. Works and cooperates with other disciplines (across company lines) to ensure maximum and best use of resources.
• Promotes and protects the community perception of Teichert.
• Assists in achieving a zero-injury culture through supporting safety programs and actively participating in appropriate safety meetings and training sessions to maintain a safe and healthy work environment and to meet corporate safety standards.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers. Maintains a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions. Gathers feedback and continuously makes improvements to work processes, practices, and equipment.

Role Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience & Industry Expertise :

• Minimum of two years' experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of small equipment, both diesel and gasoline type engines and hydraulic equipment, to include (2) years' experience in the operation, and maintenance of equipment.
• Previous work experience at an equipment rental company a plus.

Specific Job Requirements :

• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Current on all company required safety training.
• Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• Knowledge of construction equipment and tools such as Service truck; including skid steer tractors, mini excavators, air compressors, generators under 25kw, pneumatic tools, chain saw, cut off saw, water pumps, vibratory compactors, electronic motors, light towers, message boards, utility trailers, vacuum trailers, miscellaneous hand and power tools for construction use.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong ability to maintain construction tools.
• Knowledge of Standard Operating Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to consistently appear for work on time.
• Thorough knowledge of small tools, to include hydraulics, and small engine equipment, both gas and diesel.
• Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures while making mechanical repairs.
• Working knowledge of automated Foley Grinding Equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment with accuracy and speed, ability to create effective working relationships with employees; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain written equipment maintenance records.
• Building Relationships
• Communications
• Initiative
• Safety

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed seasonal conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud.

Position Description Cont.

HOURLY BASE SALARY RANGE :

26.04 - $36.46

The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.

Employer Disclosure Statement

The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his / her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.