Shop Service Technician
Omaha NE
Hourly Rate: $25.00-45.00
Candidates hired for this role will receive a $4500 sign-on bonus payable after 90 days continuous service; and be eligible for our Tool Reimbursement Program of up to $1500 per calendar year
As a Shop Service Mechanic you will troubleshoot and diagnose problems on various types of heavy equipment and make necessary repairs.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot problems on various pieces of heavy equipment based on customer explanation
- Diagnose the problem using knowledge of hydraulics and electronics repair
- Operate hand tools & equipment
- Initiate ordering of necessary parts to make the repairs
- Check that all functions are correct
- Check for leaks and loose fittings
- Check that tolerances and torque specs are correct
- Test pressures and record them on the test sheet
- Communicate with supervisor when there are problems on a job
- Make recommendations for changes in procedure or job functions that are considered to be in the general interest
- Perform other job-related duties assigned by management
Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude technical understanding of hydraulics electrical and primary functions of a broad range of equipment used in our industry
- Knowledge of basic hydraulics and 12-volt electrical systems
- Knowledge of wiring stop/start systems and ability to use programmer
- Knowledge of sizes of fittings and hydraulic hoses
- Able to operate saw for cutting steel
- Able to operate plasma cutter
- Able to use oxygen/acetylene torch
- Ability to adjust pressures and reliefs
- Basic math skills
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Ability to work independently
- Follow-through to complete on-going projects
- Mechanical design and/or practical experience in hydraulics structural or mechanical layout
- High level of Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to understand fundamentals of mechanical systems as related to the commercial truck industry
- Experience being a mechanic in the heavy equipment industry strongly preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package including benefits and 401(k) beginning day one of employment
- Continuing education and training opportunities tuition reimbursement for those who qualify
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- And Much More!
As a Shop Service Mechanic you will troubleshoot and diagnose problems on various types of heavy equipment and make necessary repairs.