Job Description
Are you ready to join a growing company that has a great team environment and great attitude? Pavement Surface Control has mission, vision, and values that all our employees work hard to stand by each day. If you have a positive attitude, like working in a team environment, like to have a voice in decision making, and be part of change, then this is the company for you!!
Purpose of Position
The heavy equipment maintenance mechanic is in charge of management of company’s equipment and maintenance operations. Schedules and prioritizes equipment repairs and maintenance as well as assigning equipment to crews and projects. Reports to the Fleet Manager.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience: High school diploma/GED required. Minimum of 5 years managing heavy highway equipment maintenance facility with extensive knowledge of heavy highway equipment and vehicles. Must have the required knowledge, skills and abilities, methods, materials, and equipment.
Licensure/Credentials: Must possess a current medical card, a valid Washington Driver’s License, a clean driving record and must have your own tools. ASE Certification preferred.
Working Conditions
Physical Demand: Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Requires normal/corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Able to lift up to 50 pounds (physical effort is required). Frequent stooping, bending, squatting and kneeling are required to service and repair equipment.
Equipment Used: All heavy highway equipment and vehicles, mechanic tools, cranes, forklifts.
Hours of Work: Full-Time Monday through Friday. Hours will vary depending on project timelines.
Essential Job Functions
1. Supervises maintenance functions for the company.
2. Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair of equipment.
3. Performs routing maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches, change filters and oil, etc.
4. Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks, cranes, forklifts, seal coat tank, and paint equipment.
5. Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.
6. Assists the management team with purchasing/selling equipment.
7. Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
2. Ability to perform a broad range of automotive repairs and heavy highway equipment.
3. Ability to organize assignments to meet work requirements.
4. Ability to analyze data for evaluation of equipment efficiencies.
5. Ability to communicate orally with employees and management team.
6. Ability to make independent judgment in making decisions.
7. Ability to read and understand maintenance and repair manuals.
8. Knowledge of and operation of general automotive and mechanical; motorized equipment repair, maintenance and testing.
9. Knowledge in gas and diesel internal combustion engines; heavy equipment, diesel engines and hydraulics.
Knowledge of different equipment such as forklifts, bobcats, boom lifts and cranes.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-Verify Employer
Veterans, Females, and Minorities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kennewick, WA 99336: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person