CAREERS

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.