Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Located in Charlestown, IN

Salary: $23/hr

HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Diesel Mechanic

 

Starting at $23/hr (based on experience) 

Monday - Friday 

Charlestown, IN 

 

Purpose/Scope:

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem-solving techniques on an ongoing basis

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment

· Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies

· Other duties as assigned

 

Required Qualifications:

· Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheel vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)

· Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures

· Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures

· Basic understanding of Confined space procedures

· Able to operate heavy equipment, i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)

· Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair

· Ability to understand and follow direction

· Ability to read and understand parts diagrams to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment

· Ability to work independently

· Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency

· Computer skills. Experience using CMMS/IFS

 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment

· Two (2) year technical school degree

 

Physical Requirements:

· Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

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Work Environment:

· Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.

 

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