Shop Mechanic

• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heavy equipment and small equipment, pumps, and other mechanical pieces
• Repair mechanical problems, service, and clean equipment to ensure proper operation
• Conduct routine maintenance on equipment to ensure adequate performance -- oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Recondition and replace assorted parts of the equipment
• Must be able to operate and test equipment
• Diagnose problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
• Follow all company’s safety procedures and protocols
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored at close of shift
• Advise direct supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
• Perform other duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of mechanic experience with a focus on trucks, trailers, heavy equipment including: drilling rigs, pumps, excavators, rock trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, skid steers, man lifts, and other pieces of heavy construction equipment
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Technical knowledge and interpretation of technical information
• Read and interpret equipment operator’s manuals
• Read and interpret load charts for corresponding rigging equipment
• Operate heavy equipment and/or drive trucks, if necessary
• Work in areas of uneven terrain
• Assist in the training of new or less-skilled Equipment Operators
• Read and comprehend: site-specific rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license
• Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required

OSHA 10 Certification preferred