Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Department:             Ore Haul

Job Title:                     Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Work Schedule:       Monday through Friday.

                                    Overtime as required. Weekend on-call as needed.

Full or Part Time:    Full-time only

JOB SUMMARY:

• The responsibilities of the Mobile Equipment Mechanic include:
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Semi-Trucks, Belly Dump, End dump, & Flatbed trailers.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on Plant forklifts & Front-end Loaders.
  • Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment.
  • Ensure all work is performed in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Maintaining spare parts inventory
  • Other general maintenance duties as required.
• Safety & quality will always be part of the daily operation to provide a safe workplace and to produce the highest quality product possible.
• This position also maintains required records of DOT maintenance requirements.

POSITION PROFILE:

To be successful in the position, a candidate would have (but not be limited to) certain traits:

• Able to keep up with a steady-paced environment.
• Have strong computer skills to:
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment.
• Generating purchase orders for parts & services.
• Track completion of preventative maintenance & repairs.
• Be competent with Microsoft Excel and Word software.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have good organization skills.
• Able to handle physical demands.
• Able to work independently.
• Experienced in welding & fabrication.
• Able to follow procedures and react to conditions outside of set guidelines.
• Able to operate mobile equipment.
• Able to perform frequent visual inspections of equipment and supplies.
• Class A CDL is required with Doubles/Triples Endorsement.
• Ability to read, write and understand English and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with DOT & MSHA regulations.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Maintain equipment in compliance with DOT standards.
• Control downtime by performing preventative maintenance as required.
• Report & Repair potentially unsafe conditions.
• Order and pick up parts from vendors.
• Attend & participate in scheduled safety meetings.
• Demonstrate initiative, accuracy, and thoroughness.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Must be flexible with job duties; may be required to fill in on other jobs when the business or organization is short-handed.
• Participate in weekend On-call rotation shared with other employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years diesel mechanic experience, preferably experience in DOT Standards
• Computer experience required.
• Welding experience required.
• Ability to obtain MSHA Part 48 certification.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as manuals and labels. Ability to fill out all paperwork associated with job.
• Class A CDL required with Doubles/Triples Endorsement

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

• This position is performed primarily in a heated shop.
• The shop includes a 5-ton overhead hoist, in-floor pit, and various shop tools.
• Position also required periodic work outdoors in various environments.
• Periodic exposure to hot and cold temperatures, dry and windy environment.
• While performing job duties, regular exposure to loud noises, dust, and vibration.
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, and catwalks as required.
• Lift weights up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekend on-call as needed.
• Will be required to provide basic hand, electric, and pneumatic tools up to 1”. Specialty and replacement tools are provided by the company.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Care, Vision, Dental, & Prescription coverage available.
• Employee & Spouse Life Insurance; Short-term & Long-term Disability.
• Company sponsored 401k with automatic enrollment at 3% plus annual profit share.
• Overtime after 40 hours worked per week.
• Quarterly Production Incentive, up to 6% of pay.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Wage Increases based on business conditions.
• Most benefits start from the date of hire.