Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kernersville, NC

Job Description: support the Asset Manager on a day-to-day basis by performing all pertinent mechanical and service tasks related to heavy equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on bulldozers, track loaders, trash compactors, excavators, off road trucks, motorgrader, pan, vibratory roller, farm tractors, mowing equipment, and other related mechanical devices.
• Interpret parts and service manuals in order to properly diagnose repairs needed.
• Perform visual inspections on equipment and provide written reports of conditions and decencies.
• Maintain accurate record keeping of all daily tasks online in maintenance app.
• Experience working on and maintaining CAT, John Deer, Bell, Hitachi, Komatsu, Case, and Volvo brands of heavy equipment.
• Operates a service truck on and off site to perform equipment refueling, daily maintenance, and other mechanic duties. Responsible for keeping the shop area and service vehicles clean.
• Repairing pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, electric systems, waste containers and other apparatus equipment related to landfill operations. Performs welding, cutting, and fabrication.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned. Basic computer skills such as ordering parts and supplies online from vendors, operating maintenance software, using e-mail, & e-learning skills preferred.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.

Job Qualifications:

• 5 plus years of experience in the Heavy Equipment maintenance industry or an educational degree in Diesel related technical courses is preferred.

• Working knowledge of a variety of tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and landfill related equipment.
• Provide own hand tools (up to 1 1/2 “ wrenches and sockets) and storage necessary to perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment. (Larger tools to be supplied).
• Good knowledge in the techniques and methods involved in troubleshooting and solving mechanical difficulties.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of equipment service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and a variety of support vehicles.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions related to assigned duties.
• Troubleshooting and/or diagnostic skills for engine, transmission/drivetrain, hydraulic, electrical, A/C, on board computer, and electronic control module.
• Flexibility and willingness to work nights or weekends as needed.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to meet the physical demands described here to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk/communicate and receive information verbally. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Vacation benefits
• Paid holiday vacations
• Health, vision, dental, life insurance benefits

About LeoTerra Development, Inc.

Job Type: Full Time