Mechanic - Shop

Job Summary

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. This hourly, non-exempt position will work under indirect supervision from the Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems. * Safely perform essential functions. * Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile equipment. * Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project. * Operate equipment which requires a commercial drivers license for diagnosing and testing purposes.

• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders. * Proactively communicate with Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects. * Safely use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties. * Maintain safe and organized work area. * Perform cleanup at end of day or when job is completed, including cleaning tools and putting tools in proper storage.

• Consistently work on professional growth plan. * Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment. * Frequently work more than 40 hours per week, including non-traditional hours such as 2nd shift, Saturdays and Sundays. * Occasional out of town travel required. * Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of: * Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment. * Basic computer skills. * Construction operations. Ability to: * Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment. * Take and follow instructions. * Ability to learn and follow GOH Company policies. * Work under indirect supervision.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers. * Valid Class B CDL with acceptable driving record required. * Prefer Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements. * Must meet company minimum standards for drivers * Class B state inspection license.

• Prefer Class A state inspection license. * Must possess complete set of tools. * Must be proficient in troubleshooting techniques. * Must be proficient in hydraulic principles and systems. * Must be proficient in fundamentals of engines. * Must be proficient in power and drive train principles. * Must be proficient in machine electronics.

• Must be proficient in cutting and welding processes. * Must be proficient in fuel systems.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent. * Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school. Experience: * Applicants may be considered for shop mechanic 1 or 2, depending on relevant experience. This position may be be on 1st or 2nd shift. Physical Requirements * Ability to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.

43(h) * Ability to work with fuel and other petroleum products. * Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. * Ability to climb on and off equipment safely. * Ability to work in shop or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces and inclement weather conditions. * Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

• Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas. This is a safety-sensitive position.