Mechanic Job at Penhall Company Inc. in Austin

Overview

The Penhall Company has an immediate opening for a Mechanic to join our team. We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic with experience working with rental equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, skidsteers, backhoes, and trucks. In this position you will perform the day-to-day maintenance and repair on heavy industrial construction equipment.

Service truck will be provided. Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide high quality control standards while maintaining high levels of equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of heavy industrial construction equipment (diesel & gas powered).
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair programs.
• Maintain effective equipment maintenance schedules and records on all company equipment and tools.
• Assist Maintenance Manager in the repair and fabrication of equipment by performing basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC).
• Analyze parts and supply stock to ensure an adequate and cost-effective inventory.
• Identify and work with outside specialty shops (machine, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) to perform special or time-effective work when needed.
• Act as technical expert and advise personnel when to take equipment out of service due to mechanical problems.
• Monitor equipment and tool warranty programs to ensure warranty claims are forwarded to Asset Manager for processing.
• Assist in maintaining all corporate equipment files including inventory, repair and maintenance.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience working with heavy industrial construction equipment.
• Familiarity with grinding and grooving concrete construction equipment is a plus.
• Technical training in equipment repair and operation or equivalent combination of technical training and experience will be considered.
• Previous experience working with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic repair is a must.
• Diamond blade equipment service and repair is a plus.
• Experienced in basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC) is a must.
• Practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Ability to work in inclement weather in and around repair facility.
• Ability to work both days/nights, weekends, extended hours, and overtime as needed.
• Strong construction technical skills and knowledge; strong sense of urgency with a focus on quality and safety.
• Physical exertion required: walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds.
• Basic computer literacy with MS Office (Excel, Word) and email is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Equal Opportunity Information: Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penhall Company encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.