Traveling Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Overview

DIRECT HIRE: An awesome opportunity for an experienced Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic to join a dynamic team.

Salary: $43hr + OT

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, holidays

• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Operate and inspect vehicles, machines or heavy equipment to diagnose repairs
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Safely dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using small truck crane, hoists and hand tools
• Troubleshoot, rewire and or repair electrical systems
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers  specifications
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• As needed, assist vehicle and equipment operators in completing daily equipment inspections prior to each use; ensure safety policies concerning equipment operation
• Have an understanding of FMSCA DOT Compliance requirements for vehicles and equipment
• Assure that equipment arriving and leaving the project is Job-ready (Turnkey) for the next assignment
• Identify and assess improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement efforts
• Report all accidents and near misses; participate in the investigation process as needed

• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to multiple projects in multiple states.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics
• Knowledge of Solar Project based equipment
• Must have working knowledge of commercial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Unrestricted driver’s license and clean MVR
• Must possess basic tools such as impacts, pneumatic or battery-operated drivers, wrenches and sockets up to 2”
• Welding ability and knowledge with Torch, Stick, Mig, Tig and ARC
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Position will require an up-to-date possession or ability to obtain DOT(Non-CDL) Medical Card
• Position may require the possession of or obtaining Class A CDL (within 12 months of hire)
• Proficient computer analytical skills using MSOffice and various other programs
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected)

• Ability to move, lift or carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility and full range of motion with repetitive movement
• Ability to travel, drive or perform up to 11 hours per day when required

• Construction Project, maybe remote at times based on location
• Requires working or exposure to adverse climate conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, rainy, snow
• Working around moving construction equipment
• Working in bright or low lighting conditions

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