Diesel / Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Summary 

Mechanic is a member of a team of 4 shop staff and will perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics and necessary repairs on heavy trucks (dump trucks, haul trucks) and heavy equipment, ensuring functionality and reliability and minimizing downtime.  

Main Duties

• Inspections, maintenance, diagnostics and repair on heavy duty trucks (dump trucks and haul trucks)
• Inspections, maintenance, diagnostics and repair on heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, pavers, skid steers, etc)
• Address needed work promptly to get equipment back to work with minimal downtime
• Proactively keep stakeholders informed of repair status
• Verify vehicle/equipment performance by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
• Read wiring schematics and service manuals
• Track all work performed, including labor hours and parts costs
• May operate service truck for needed field repairs
• Other duties as assigned

Key performance Competencies

• Safety first and foremost - Make safety a priority at work every day
• Prioritizing - Understand the business needs and prioritize accordingly
• Focused and Organized – Must be able to stay focused during daily activities and have attention to detail.  But also…
• Attention to Detail – Minor items can have major impacts 
• Adaptable/flexible – Unplanned breakdowns in the field require change of current focus
• Sense of Urgency – Act promptly to minimize downtime 
• Customer Focused – Know your customer and give them the attention and satisfaction they deserve
• Communications Skills – Provide and be receptive to open lines of communication and professional interactions
• Leadership – Set a positive example for your co-workers
• Teamwork – A positive attitude and willingness to work together as one team will help continue to make Tri-Star successful
• Problem solving – Ability to view issues from multiple angles to come up with the best solution for stakeholders
• Effectiveness – Troubleshoot and resolve problem in a timely manner
• Motivation – Strive for excellence and demonstrate personal drive for success 

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, Behaviors 

• Education: High School or equivalent

• Experience: 3 year diesel mechanic experience preferred, but not required 

• License/Certification: Class A CDL preferred, but not required

• Proficient with diagnostic softwares

• In depth knowledge of heavy equipment/diesel machinery and hydraulic, electrical and other systems and their components 

• Aptitude in using various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers etc.) and precision measurement tools, e.g. calipers 

• Know how to operate shop tools, e.g. power drill, power saw, other related power tools, air tools, chipping guns and scalers, impact guns, cutting torch and gas welding equipment, etc. 

• Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instructions, blueprints etc. 

• Must have manual dexterity and great attention to detail 

• Must demonstrate excellent attendance

• Must adhere to company, state and federal safety requirements

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Must pass pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens

Physical and Environmental Conditions 

• Ability to manually lift a maximum of 50 pounds.  Manual lifting over 50 pounds requires 2 or more people. 

• Ability to manipulate weight in excess of 50 pounds, using equipment such as dollies, machine lifts, etc. 

• Physical activities could include standing, lifting, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, stooping, climbing, and lying on your back. 

• We operate in all seasons.  Dress appropriately for current weather conditions. 

• Over the road driving that may include inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. 

• Exposure to extreme cold or hot temperatures while working outside. 

• Driving to/from and presence at job sites to repair downed equipment may occur