Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Elk River, MN - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 30

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Plaisted Companies is looking for a dependable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to help keep our pit equipment running safely efficiently and ready for production. If you take pride in diagnosing problems making quality repairs and keeping a clean organized shop wed like to meet you.

What Youll Do

Repair and service heavy equipment and vehicles assigned to you (Equipment includes Wheel loaders Packers/Rollers Dozers Excavators Conveyer Belts Haul Trucks Screen Decks Wash Plants)
Perform diagnostics preventative maintenance and routine inspections
Identify additional issues before they become costly breakdowns
Maintain a clean safe work area and properly store tools/equipment daily
Work in compliance with OSHA/MSHA standards
Track parts/materials used and record labor daily
Support shop and pit operations as needed

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Education

Required: None
Preferred: Mechanical Trade School

Licensing/Registration/Certification

Required: Commercial Operators License
Required: MSHA Certifications
Preferred: ASE Certification

Experience

Required: One year experience in a maintenance environment
Preferred: Three years experience in a maintenance environment

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrate the proven ability to work with work teams.
Must have mathematical aptitude written and verbal communication skills.
Experience and awareness of maintenance and repair practices.

Physical

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. This position will be occasionally required to lie down bend and stoop.
Must have sufficient mobility to navigate through the warehouse. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds utilizing team lifting or mechanical assistance as needed.
Must be able to see and hear normal maintenance equipment.
Must be able to clearly see and distinguish colors and patterns.

Environment

The shop and pit are partially environmentally controlled areas with extremes of heat or cold.
Maintenance and repairs may require work outside the shop and will be subject to the extremes of the local environment particularly heat and cold.

Salary Description

$26.00-$30.00 Depending on Qualifications

Plaisted Companies is looking for a dependable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to help keep our pit equipment running safely efficiently and ready for production. If you take pride in diagnosing problems making quality repairs and keeping a clean organized shop wed like to meet you.What Youll DoRepair and ...