Heavy Equipment Shop Technician; Q3

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The Heavy Equipment Shop Technician is responsible for providing high-quality repair services on equipment to meet customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner, ensuring maximum value for work performed.

• Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics.
• Work safely and follow all Riggs safety policies and procedures.
• Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete jobs (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, BMTS) accurately and timely.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

What You'll Need

• General knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software, and cranes and rigging equipment.
• Ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.
• Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform all duties.
• High school diploma or GED, or 1-3 years related experience and/or training.
• Clean driving record and ability to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment.
• Must be at least 21 years old to operate field vehicles.
• Certification prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift.
• May require DOT physical and MSHA certification.
• Flexibility to work various schedules, including shift work, overtime, and on-call.

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing pay, except as legally permitted.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing

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