Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Easy Street JD & S, LLC. in Des Plaines

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Company Description: Easy Street JD&S is a small family owned business in the Chicago suburbs that provides high-quality, reliable material handling equipment for sale and rental. Easy Street also supplies parts for material handling equipment. Our dealership is a leading provider of Combilift and Noblelift trucks. We provide support services for Combilift trucks as well as all other makes of lift trucks. Our team has a deep understanding of material handling equipment which allows us to customize our service support to meet our customers needs.

Job Description

Employee Title: Field Service Technician

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair Combilift and all other makes of lift trucks. (diesel, electric, and LPG)
• Ability to disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, reassemble and test various types of electrical systems
• Perform all assigned planned maintenance on customer lift trucks
• Maintain service van and its inventory
• Process paperwork after completion of each job
• Test mechanical equipment after repair to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturers’ specs
• Keep shop work area, equipment, and service van clean

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic systems and hydraulics and internal combustion engines, and the ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Great written/verbal communication and customer service skills
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to safely operate lift trucks
• 5-10+ years of mechanical background strongly desired
• Must possess own tools, but necessary specialized tools are provided
• Experience working on air hoists, manual hoists, and electric hoists
• Prior forklift experience

Work Authorization: All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Company Contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Vehicle for Field Service Technicians
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Uniforms

Job Type: Full-time

Average Hours Per Week: 40

Overtime: Available

Travel Required: Yes

Driver’s license requirement: Class D

Location: Easy Street JD&S, 148 Easy Street, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188, United States

Essential Talents

• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers\' specifications
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
• Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools

Location

Easy Street JD&S, 148 Easy Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188

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