Field Mechanic

Position Summary

The Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic performs technical duties and responsibilities in the maintenance, repair, service, and troubleshooting of Fleet and customer equipment and machinery in the field. Operates and maintains a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform Routine Maintenance:
  • With minimal oversight, travels directly to job sites and conducts regular inspections, service, repairs and preventive maintenance on company and customer heavy equipment to ensure optimal functionality. Complete thorough and accurate inspection reports, warranty and other required paperwork.
  • Operate Company vehicle to provide service work in the field.

1. Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts. Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance. Problem solves to find part as quickly as possible.
2. Maintains service truck parts inventory when in the field. Maintains personal tool inventory.

• Grease, oil, and perform minor repairs to components such as engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and Repair:

• Execute necessary repairs to bring equipment back to operational standards.

• Recordkeeping:
  • Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair work performed on each piece of equipment.
  • Utilize computerized systems for accurate recordkeeping and inventory management.
• Safety Compliance:
  • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during all maintenance and repair activities.
  • Identify and report potential safety hazards or equipment deficiencies.
• Collaboration:
  • Coordinate with the operations team to schedule and prioritize equipment maintenance and repairs in the field.

1. Trains customers on proper use of company equipment while in the field.
2. Acts as a mentor to shop mechanics.

• Communicate effectively with other mechanics, operators, and supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

1. Highschool diploma or equivalent. Certification from a vocational school or apprenticeship program is a plus. Additional technical certifications and/or experience in diagnostics is a plus.
2. Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic, preferably in the heavy equipment rental or construction industry.
3. Must be willing to travel, work flexible hours, including weekends, if needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Knowledge:
   1. Mechanical Know-How: In-depth understanding of heavy equipment mechanical systems, including engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical components.
   2. Troubleshooting Skills: Ability to find and fix problems in heavy equipment, using diagnostic tools when needed. Familiarity with various diagnostic tools, software, and equipment for accurate issue identification.
   3. Maintenance Knowledge: Knowledge of routine maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
   4. Safety Awareness: Knowing and following safety rules for working on heavy equipment.

1. Skills:
   1. Mechanical Know-How: Understanding of how heavy equipment works, including engines, transmissions, and hydraulics in a field type setting.
   2. Troubleshooting & Decision-Making Skills: Ability to find and fix problems in heavy equipment, using diagnostic tools when needed and then make sound decisions and judgements in servicing and maintaining equipment.
   3. Maintenance Knowledge: Knowledge of routine maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly.
   4. Safety Awareness: Knowing and following safety rules for working on heavy equipment.

1. Abilities:
   1. Adaptability: Adjusting to different types of equipment and staying updated on changes in the industry.
   2. Time Management: Managing time well to get maintenance and repairs done on schedule.
   3. Communication - Ability to effectively communicate with field and in-house employees and customers regarding servicing and maintaining company equipment to meet their needs in a safe and efficient manner.
   4. Collaboration: Working well with the team to schedule and prioritize equipment maintenance.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, present, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and effectively speak and hear. The employee is sometimes required to: stoop, kneel, bend or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally performed in the field at construction site or workshop where noise levels may be elevated.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments and such duties, activities or responsibilities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is a drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations as applicable and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.