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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
- 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 environment and tolerate exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, cold temperatures, noise and confined spaces.
- Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
TEXT Code Word Shop2 to 814-200-1613 to apply.