Equipment Technician Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is a hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions:- Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems
- Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment.
- Safely perform all essential functions.
- Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
- Operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes.
- Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage.
- Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when job is completed including cleaning and proper storage of tools.
- Demonstrate diplomatic proactive communication with field leaders and equipment operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
- Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment.
- Basic computer skills.
- Aggregate and asphalt plant operations.
- Construction operations.
- Troubleshooting techniques.
- Hydraulic principles and systems.
- Fundamentals of engines.
- Power and drive train principles.
- Machine electronics.
- Fuel systems.
- Ability to:
- Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
- Take and follow instructions.
- Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
Valid PA CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred.
Class A or B state inspection license preferred.
Experience in cutting and welding processes.
Education:
Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of three years experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred.
Plant maintenance experience preferred.
Required Training:
- MSHACPR/First AidPhysical Requirements:
- Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
- Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work in shop field or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions.
- Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work with and around fuel and other petroleum products.
- Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
- Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
