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.
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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.