Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Are you an experienced heavy equipment mechanic ready to take on a leadership role? A well-established company in the Knoxville, TN area is seeking a skilled professional to lead their team. In this position, you'll be responsible for guiding other mechanics in troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and all aspects of maintenance and repair to ensure the company's operations run smoothly. We're looking for candidates with a proven background in working on diesel-powered heavy equipment within the earth-moving, drilling, or mining industries. If you're seeking a long-term career with a stable company, we encourage you to apply. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates not currently residing in East Tennessee.

salary: $72,000 - $93,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• All aspects of heavy equipment maintenance, including but not limited to: hydraulic, pneumatic, diesel, transmissions and gearboxes, electrical and wiring, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Ability to weld and fabricate pieces as needed
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics and other technical documentation
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to resolve complex mechanical issues and knowledge of diagnostic and other tooling
• Lead and train other mechanics

The essential functions of this role include:

wearing steel toe shoes

working in a non-temperature controlled environment

manual lifting up to 75lbs

standing for 9 hours at one time

working weekends

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Diesel Mechanic

Welding

Fabrication

Mechanical Maintenance

Hydraulic Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanic

Qualifications

Years of experience: 6 years

Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.