Technician I

Gregory Poole Equipment Company; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to perform mechanical repairs on construction equipment. In this hands-on role, you will utilize your mechanical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair a variety of machinery, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting inspections, preventative maintenance, and utilizing tools and equipment to carry out repairs effectively. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your technical skills will be highly valued, and your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of operations. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy working with your hands, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required with mechanical inclination.
• Up to 2 years of experience in mechanical repairs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical repairs on construction equipment.
• Use manuals and tools to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on various components.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving Skills

Physical Dexterity

Education

High School Education or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Lift Trucks

Overhead Cranes

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

5633 US-301, Hope Mills, NC 28348, USA Req #1541

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The primary function of this position is to perform routine mechanical repairs on construction equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Check the equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled, comply with PPE requirements, and otherwise prepare for duties.
• Use manuals, repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot construction equipment.
• Use lift trucks, overhead cranes, and other aides to lift or move parts into position to be repaired.
• Use hand and power tools to remove, install, replace, rebuild, repair, and test parts/equipment on construction equipment.
• Use miscellaneous resources and computers to reference parts, get information about parts, and enter data into record systems.
• Disassemble/reassemble parts or equipment; clean parts with rags, cleaners, and power washers; use test equipment to make diagnostic checks; and control powered equipment or tools to make repairs.
• Climb onto, under, and into vehicles to gain access to all parts of the vehicle.
• Use overhead hoists, lift devices, forklifts, and other aides to move items off the vehicle (tracks, idler wheels, blades, etc.) and then to move parts to locations for disassembly, repair, and back to the vehicle for reassembly.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repair engines, power trains, hydraulic and electrical components.
• Use power washers and spray paint equipment to clean and paint vehicles.
• Use instruments and computers to reprogram equipment controllers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must have a high school education or GED.

Work Experience: Requires up to two years of schooling or direct work experience; must be mechanically inclined and have good basic knowledge obtained through schooling or work experience.

Physical: Must be able to daily and repeatedly stoop, kneel, bend, and climb onto and underneath various equipment to perform diagnosis and repairs; must be able to effectively see to perform repairs, research technical manuals, and develop written repair work order reports. Must be able to routinely and physically lift/position various parts to perform repairs/service and manually handle parts up to 112 pounds, as well as use mechanical hoists for heavier parts.

Other: Must be able to effectively write repair activities on customer work orders; must have cognitive reasoning and problem-solving skills to apply knowledge, written information, and verbal instructions in repairing/servicing unusual and/or unknown technical equipment operational problems; should have exposure to PC-based equipment and parts information; capable of learning and understanding technical information, service manuals, and reports.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.