Heavy Equipment and Diesel Mechanic

Independent Concrete Cutting

Oxnard, CA

Pay: $30-$55/hr

Shift: Full time

Heavy Equipment/Diesel Shop Mechanic

Salary negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Related maintenance experience a plus
• Trade school training preferred
• Manufacture-sponsored training preferred
• Welding, crane operation and forklift certification a plus
• Class A or B License a plus
• Clean Driving Record

Years and related-type experience

• Minimum 18 years old
• Must have experience using hand & power tools applicable to position
• Five or more years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment and tools that require mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs preferred.

Physical Demands/working conditions

• Activities require handling and grasping with the hands when performing repairs or maintenance of equipment by utilizing hand tools, power tools, air tools, nuts, bolts, electronic controls and other small parts
• Occasional use of foot/feet to operate foot pedal on equipment to test operation
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., and seldom lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Exposure to loud noise, dust, gas or fumes
• Work in unprotected weather elements
• Ability to wear hearing and eye protection as required
• Ability to bend an kneel for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to stand on concrete and uneven surfaces for at least four hours per day
• Ability to climb over and into heavy equipment several times per day

DUTIES

• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Clean equipment
• Attend formal training
• Prepare new equipment for rent or sale
• Assist with deliveries including loading and unloading equipment and parts.
• Communicate with lead technician and shop manager for equipment maintenance requirements and repair parts
• Provide assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
• Maintain paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis as well as documentation of labor
• Recognize and communicate the need for shop tools
• Identify and communicate the need for parts for inventory
• Maintain vehicles in a professional manner; ensure the vehicle is always properly maintained and repairs listed on Daily inspections are performed and signed off on the Daily Inspection.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of a variety of complex equipment, tools and vehicles – which involve mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel and electrical systems
• Perform in a safe manner, assigned repairs of equipment and tools, including checking oil, grease, fluids and tagging of equipment for ready status
• Ability to diagnose all equipment and ability to read, follow, understand communicate schematics
• Other duties as assigned/required

Preferred Skills

• **\*\*\*\*\*Class A Drivers License\*\*\*\*\***
• Verbal and written skills
• Problem-solving/decision-making skills
• Time-management skills
• Teamwork skills
• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and, where applicable, proficient use of laptop computers
• Knowledge of schematics and diagrams
• Working knowledge of company computer system
• Knowledge of tools
• Mechanical aptitude

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00 to $55.00/hour

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic: 5 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person