Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Hohl Industrial Services in City of Tonawanda

Overview

We are currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. This role is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, preventative maintenance, and inspecting industrial and heavy construction equipment including trucks, tractors, equipment, and tools. The position involves complex hydraulic mobile cranes, heavy-duty forklifts, specialized rigging equipment (gantries, Goldhofers, multi-axle steerable trailers), heavy haul tractors/trailers, excavators, backhoes, and dump trucks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a wide range of problems on various types of equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance including lube/oil/filter changes, testing and repair of electrical systems, brakes and suspension, exhaust, hydraulic and pump repairs, etc.
• Maintain tools, parts inventory, and a clean and organized work area.
• Travel to field locations to troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns in the field.
• Document repairs and preventative maintenance for record keeping and invoicing purposes.
• Communicate clearly with Supervisors, Operators, and Field Personnel regarding equipment status and required repairs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary training in mechanics or diesel preferred, or 2 years of experience in lieu of training.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with the discipline to ensure accurate and quality work.
• Ability to use common office computer programs (Word, Access, Excel, Outlook).

About us

Hohl Industrial Services, Inc. established in 1950, with headquarters in Tonawanda, NY, is a full service specialized organization that provides for a diverse industrial clientele. Hohl offers a unique range of field, shop, technical, equipment sales and services. Our professional staff of engineers, project managers, skilled tradespeople, fabricators and machinists work to thoroughly study and develop a customized plan to meet client needs.