O2 Employment Services is working with a local Equipment Rental company to find their next Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This is a full-time, long-term position located in Redding, CA.
Compensation of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- $35.00 – $40.00/hr, depending on experience
- Vision, dental, and medical insurance available after 90-days
- Monday-Friday, daytime
Qualifications of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous mechanic service experience in the equipment rental/construction industry and/or related field preferred
- 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment
- Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
- Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
- Ability to handle assorted tools properly and safely
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 LBs
- Attention to detail
- Customer service skills to naturally converse with jobsite foreman
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs on an active jobsite
- Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and efficiently
- Must possess solid written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform basic computer operations such as opening and closing work orders
- Solid and proven computer skill set to enter work orders
- Understanding the importance of time management
- Works and communicates effectively with all levels of the company
Responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Assess machinery to diagnose and repair issues accurately
- Keep an accurate log of all work performed
- Maintain and clean workspace and tools to ensure they are kept in a safe and usable condition at all times
- Adhere to company work safety policies
- Preparing work plans after fully scoping out the issues
- Running diagnostic tests on diesel engines and interpreting the results to offer suitable solutions
- Inspecting vehicle systems, including suspensions, steering and exhausts
- Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, brakes, engines and other associated parts
- Conducting field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown
- Test driving repaired vehicles to gauge their performance
- Completing oil changes, wheel balancing, alignment and brake checks
- Practice safe job practices for repairing equipment
- Use technology (laptops and tablets) comfortably
- Maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on a variety of rental and customer equipment and tools while using a high degree of independent judgment.
- Assist in the training of lower level technicians as needed
- Maintain paperwork/electronic documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily basis
- Assist with pick-up and delivery of equipment & parts
- Be knowledgeable of OSHA requirements (preferred)
- Field Mechanic: When required, travel to customer job sites for repair/maintenance of rental or customer owned equipment; must maintain service vehicle in a clean and professional manner
- Year-round company provided OEM training
- Access to industry leading diagnostic tools
- Opportunities to advance with a rapidly growing company
- Other duties, assigned as needed
- Build hydraulic hoses
- Engine diagnostics, repairs and rebuilding
- Must own tools applicable to position
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of tools
- Extensive knowledge of construction and agricultural equipment with an advanced understanding of schematics and diagrams
- Superior customer service, teamwork and verbal/written communication skills
- Oversee and conduct oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
- Diagnose and repair heavy equipment as required to ensure proper operating condition at the job site
- Diagnose and troubleshoot fuel systems, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and propane systems
- Recondition and replace assorted parts to return equipment to a safely functioning state
- Educating customers on proper use of equipment to avoid future breakdowns
- Analyze problem areas for any significant wear or tear and address to ensure proper usage of the equipment until your next scheduled visit
- Adhere to all safety guidelines posted at active jobsite where repairs and maintenance are completed
- Maintain work area on jobsite in a clean and organized manner
- Produce timely and detailed service reports and repair logs
- Follow all company’s filed procedures and protocols
- Build positive relationships with customers
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
O2 Employment Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of the position. This job appears on the O2 Staffing job board and Simpson University job board.