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HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Job at Maine Staffing in Woolwich

Maine Staffing, Woolwich, ME, US, 04579

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Heavy Equipment And Shop Mechanics

Mechanics are responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing equipment. Mechanics should be highly motivated with experience in construction and industrial equipment. Knowledge of hydraulics, electronics, gas, and diesel machinery is required. This is a safety sensitive function.

Responsibilities:

  • Read and understand operating manuals
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts
  • Diagnose and identify malfunctions, sometimes using computerized tools and equipment
  • Inspect, repair, and replace defective or worn parts, such as bearings, pistons, gears, etc.
  • Overhaul and test major components, such as engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
  • Disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment and components
  • Travel to worksites to repair large equipment, such as cranes, and earth equipment
  • Responsible for cleaning and maintaining shop and equipment
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment at all times

Minimum Requirements:

  • Positive attitude
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Professional appearance
  • Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work well with minimal direct supervision
  • Able to read efficiently

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • Activities requiring handling and grasping with the hands when performing repairs or maintenance of equipment by utilizing hand tools, power tools, air tools, nuts, bolts, electronic controls, and other small parts
  • Occasional use of foot/feet to operate foot pedal on equipment to test operation
  • Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs., occasional lifting up to 50 lbs., and infrequent lifting up to 75 lbs.
  • Ability to walk and stand on concrete and uneven surfaces for at least 8 hours per day
  • Ability to bend, kneel and work with arms raised for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to climb over and into heavy equipment several times per day
  • Occasional working at heights above 10 ft
  • Exposure to bright lights, extreme temperatures, loud noise, dust, gas, and/or fumes

Education, Experience and Required Skills, Including Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver's license
  • 1-2 years of experience repairing/maintaining equipment
  • Basic Equipment training

Reed & Reed is an employee-owned, equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on marital status, race, color, creed, gender, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, veteran status, union affiliation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or other legally protected status.