Diesel Shop Mechanic

Overview

Job . Cleland Site Prep has been servicing the Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia since 1970. Our team of project managers, engineers, estimators, superintendents, and foremen provides clients with consistent, quality work. We have contributed to developing Hilton Head Island and the surrounding areas. Our crews are equipped to clear, demolish, pave, or provide a wide range of services.

As a Cleland Site Prep employee, you’ll have leadership and resources to make a difference while enjoying CRH benefits such as healthcare and paid holidays.

Primary Functions of the Shop/ Field Mechanic: responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of company heavy equipment and OTR equipment.

Main Responsibilities of Shop/ Field Mechanic: individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines / industrial equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Complete dis-assembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible, so parts may be ordered, and machine service and repair can be scheduled promptly.
• Perform all service tasks as assigned by management.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report to Shop Management any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• Maintain a clean work area / vehicle and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Bring to the attention of the Shop Management any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws.
• Must supply own tools.

Qualifications Of Shop/ Field Mechanic

• Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass Pre-Employment drug test.
• Special certificates are required in order to work on air brakes or to be qualified to replace coolant in air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of industrial and OTR equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around job sites and shop.

• Minimum of 2 years related experience (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to self-manage / self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule (weekends or overtime).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to describe work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic mechanical principles to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.

Shop Mechanic regularly works in a service shop or job site setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to:

• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
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