The Mechanic Oiler is responsible for maintaining and servicing heavy machinery by performing lubrication fueling and minor mechanical repairs. This role ensures that equipment operates efficiently by preventing breakdowns and extending equipment life.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Comprehend and perform all duties in accordance with rules regulations and JSAs.
- Follow safety protocols and report hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
- Perform daily lubrication and oil changes on heavy equipment.
- Keep fuel hydraulic fluids grease oil and coolant at recommended levels as needed to maintain proper machine operation.
- Inspect equipment for wear leaks or mechanical issues and report concerns to mechanics or supervisors.
- Assist mechanics with minor repairs such as replacing filters hoses and belts.
- Keep accurate records of maintenance services performed fluid usage and equipment conditions and update in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety protocols when handling oils fuels and chemicals.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area including shop and field service vehicles.
- Operate all rolling stock on site.
- Use parts and service manuals to identify and order parts if needed.
- Maintain a production level work pace.
- Understand and actively apply yourself in the Mechanic Oiler workup program to advance through training and experience
- Duties vary by location.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read and understand schematics.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to adjust work schedule perform shift work work overtime as needed.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test postoffer preemployment physical and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have and be proficient with basic hand tools used for maintenance tasks
- Welding experience.
- Valid drivers license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.
- Bend at waist occasional
- Twist upper body occasional
- Stoop occasional
- Repetitive use of hands frequent for clerical duties
- Stand/walk occasional
- Sit frequent
- Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
- Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).
Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status age genetic information family medical history or any other status protected by law.