Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Our Sebring client provides dewatering services throughout the state. They are looking for Heavy Equipment Mechanics.
Heavy Equipment Mechanics are responsible for performing inspections, diagnostic testing, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure safety. Mechanics must be able to work with minimal direction and may direct the work of others. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions.
Responsibilities of Position:
• Perform repair and maintenance of heavy equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies
• Service equipment per company maintenance schedules and/or from equipment daily inspection reports
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements
• Perform emergency repairs on breakdowns
• Inspect, lubricate, and service equipment
• Check, fill, and/or change appropriate fluids for all equipment parts and check/change filters
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment support systems, such as electrical, hydraulic, suspension, air, and brake systems
• Identify, perform repairs, and make adjustments to various components and operating systems on the equipment or related components
• Ensure all safety devices on equipment are in good working order
• Perform routine welding repairs to equipment
• Maintain accurate repair orders, parts usage, and repair times through the utilization of a computerized system
• Perform routine housekeeping duties related to materials, tools, shop, and work areas to maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with company and OSHA standards
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:
• Experience using repair manuals, wiring (electrical) diagrams, and schematics necessary to troubleshoot or repair equipment or component failure
• Excellent mechanical aptitude in heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas)
• Must be able to lift and carry weights exceeding 50 pounds
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers
• Familiarity with using a computer
Compensation – Commensurate with experience, Vacation, Benefits