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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Columbia, SC, USA
  • 2024-04-03

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Mechanic – Heavy Equipment Greater Columbia Metropolitan Area, South Carolina

The ideal candidate has experience with Crushing Equipment as well as Tractor/Trailer and Light Vehicle Experience.

COMPANY PROFILE:

  • Heavy Civil Site Development Company –
  • Site preparation, Reclamation, Mass Excavation, Utilities, Landfill, Mining
  • Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

WHAT THIS COMPANY OFFERS YOU:

  • Competitive pay and excellent benefits package including:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with match

Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance with gas card

· Company laptop, phone, tablet, cell phone allowance

  • Nonstop challenges
  • Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects being considered
  • Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management
  • Excellent training and growth opportunities
  • Company believes in work/life balance

THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY

Primary Responsibilities

· To hire an experienced field mechanic with diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for multiple brands including Caterpillar and Komatsu

· At all times, display a high degree of professionalism

· Must be able to perform diagnostics and repairs in a timely manner

· This position will require the technician to have and maintain a clean driving record, free of any major infractions to operate company vehicles for their daily duties as it will require the candidate to drive to various locations to perform duties at the respective job sites when not working in a shop environment

· Perform required repairs to systems such as, Engines, Transmissions, Final Drives, Brakes, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Electrical Systems

· Operate and test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance to prevent re-work from occurring

· Record and report usage of all components, parts, consumables, and other resources on their daily paperwork turned into their immediate supervisor

· Aid as necessary to the Contour, Carolina Wrecking, Carolina Concrete operations personnel with regards to G.E.T. removal and installation as well as other duties as required

· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment tasks and be willing to be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required

· May be required to perform light welding and fabrication work as required, and other duties as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The qualified candidate should have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

· Diagnostic Tools and On-Board Systems

· Experience with Caterpillar and Komatsu products

· Welding Experience

· Ability to read and understand operation and service manuals, system schematics and technical drawings

· Ability to research and request parts as required for the jobs

· Perform required repairs to systems such as Engines, Transmissions, Final Drives, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, and Electrical Systems

· Operate and test equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance to prevent re-work from occurring

· Record and report usage of all components, parts, consumables, and other resources on their daily paperwork

· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) specified for equipment tasks and be willing to be involved in the development and review/revision of procedures when required. May be required to perform light welding and fabrication work.

Personal Attributes

Must demonstrate the following personal attributes:

  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful
  • Good communication skills
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Be willing to work flexible hours on occasion
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics
  • deal with the public and fellow employees in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

Requirements

· 5 years or more Light/Heavy Equipment Maintenance experience

· Pre-employment background check, drug/alcohol screen, and physical

· Clean MVR (no more than 3 MV in a 3-year period)

· CDL Required