What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field / Shop Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Lone Star Materials?
Description
The Field/Shop Mechanic is accountable for ensuring that company-owned tools, equipment and vehicles are maintained in good working order at all times, consistent with direction provided by his/her direct manager.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate condition of defective tools, equipment and fleet vehicles located at the Yard or at construction job sites; collaborate with the Equipment Manager in trouble shooting defective equipment and participate in discussions to arrive to solutions for dealing with defective items
- For items requiring more extensive or unusual repairs, prepare an estimate of cost to complete repair and seek authorization to proceed from Equipment Manager before commencing repair
- Following a standard maintenance schedule developed collaboratively with the Equipment Manager, perform routine maintenance on company-owned tools, equipment and vehicles. Ensure that maintenance is performed on schedule, to standard and that accurate logs of such maintenance are kept up to date
- Place approved orders for replacement parts with vendors; ensure that the Equipment Manager is informed of all such deliveries and that all associated paperwork is provided to the Equipment
- Before departing work each day, ensure that the shop area is neat, clean and orderly; all tools are stored in their proper place and the shop surfaces are free of trash and debris
- Additional responsibilities as may be assumed or assigned from time to time in support of our company's effort to achieve client loyalty
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
Trade school or 3-5 years' experience preferred.
MUST HAVE CDL
Knowledge & Experience
- Able to summarize actions and communicate information to supervisor.
- Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
- Able to perform duties independently.
- Able to follow through and complete tasks as assigned in a timely manner.
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