Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Job Summary 

We are looking for a fleet technician experienced with Caterpillar & Komatsu loaders, quarry trucks, and other large mining-centric diesel equipment such as skid loaders, backhoes, dozers and excavators. Responsibilities will be to service, regularly inspect, diagnose, and repair equipment. 

Our ideal candidate will have several years' experience maintaining the above equipment, and who is looking for an opportunity to step into a diagnostic / training / leadership role supporting a team of mechanics across several sites.

Who We Are

Lannon Stone Products is a mid-sized, privately-held construction aggregates company with operations in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. This urban mining environment and private ownership structure are the foundation for our commitment to building and operating great facilities for our neighbors, customers, employees, and vendors. 

We offer a generous benefits package of healthcare, vision, dental, life insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation / holidays. We work year-round and review pay at annual formal reviews. Relocation package & company service truck negotiable.

Job Functions

• Embrace role in making quarries safe and take initiative to fix safety issues
• Inspect equipment to ensure performance and safety standards are met
• Perform and supervise all 1000 and 2000-hour services on mobile equipment
• Train mobile equipment operators to perform all services on mobile equipment
• Remain “on-call” as a field technician to ensure uptime on critical mobile equipment
• Stay informed of all maintenance issues with fleet, ensuring that repairs are prioritized appropriately
• Discuss, troubleshoot, and diagnose issues with equipment operators, turning problems into training
• Use operator-related breakdowns as positive training opportunities
• Perform software diagnostics and collaborate with other mechanics to resolve complex technical issues
• Drive profitability by ensuring that only needed parts are ordered and used
• Maintain strong working relationships with local vendors to ensure competitive services are available
• Order necessary parts for repairs and preventative maintenance 
• Maintain clean and organized shops at all sites
• Support company owners in identifying fleet needs and purchasing new mobile equipment
• Maintain a clean and well-groomed personal appearance. Grooming styles dictated by religion and ethnicity are not restricted. Must avoid clothing with stamps that are offensive or inappropriate.

Competencies Required

• Integrity & Trust
• Priority Setting
• Perseverance
• Composure
• Problem Solving
• Functional / Technical Skills
• Self-Development
• Business Acumen
• Approachability
• Informing
• Confronting Others
• Boss Relationships

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience servicing heavy mining equipment, ideally Caterpillar
• Associates Degree or Equivalent in Diesel Equipment Maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills, understanding basic principals of physics
• Strong math, written and oral English skills, Spanish a plus
• Must have own tools
• Must have driver's license with clean driving record
• Must be able to pass pre-employment functional test, physical & drug screen
• Must be safety oriented and exhibit safe work habits
• Punctual and reliable, excellent attendance required
• Self-motivated and eager to learn new skills
• Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the success of the operation

Physical and Mental Demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift (100 lbs.).  Employee must be able to hear equipment running to analyze failures. Sight is mandatory to ensure safety while performing essential tasks on mobile equipment. 

Employee must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely and sound decisions. Employee must take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Employee must be able to communicate with other employees to ensure proper training and relaying repair and maintenance information. Must be able to lead a small team of mobile equipment operators for repairs and maintenance and have a vast working knowledge of all Lannon Stone mobile equipment. Employee must be able to demonstrate personal management to prioritize workload, review equipment as needed, and manage time spent on tasks. Employee must develop a working relationship with vendors to ensure timely and cost efficient purchases. Employee must have training skills to properly train new mobile equipment operators on quarry trucks. Employee must demonstrate attention to detail, managing interruptions, meeting deadlines, and plan through work tasks. 

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 

Working Environment

Up to 100% of time spent in manufacturing environments around industrial equipment. Up to 25% of time spent driving a vehicle. Environment will have extreme temperatures, strong odors, fuels, dust, grease, and other manufacturing features. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing these essential functions of this position.