Advanced Heavy Equipment/Tractor Mechanic

 Advanced Heavy Equipment/Tractor Mechanic: 

Location: Tilton

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Pay: up to $50/hr  

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm and Saturdays as needed

Position Summary: We are seeking experienced and reliable Advanced Heavy Equipment/Tractor Technicians to join our team. The ideal candidates will have strong diagnostic and repair skills with a variety of heavy equipment including tractors, excavators and related equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment, including tractors, loaders, excavators, and hydraulic systems according to the work order or other approved repairs
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Disassembles and assembles units under repair using a variety of hand and power tools according to accepted procedures
• Communicates with service writer regarding status of units under repair according to the work order or other approved repairs.
• Performs Safety and Operational checks on repaired units. Repairs items out of tolerance. Ensure all repairs comply with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.

Specific Level of Experience includes, but is not limited to: 

• Diagnosing & repairing boom mowers, 
• Splitting tractors, 
•  Disassembling & repairing hydrostatic transmissions, 
•  Reading schematics, 
•  Performing hydraulic testing, 
• Previous solid experience using various manufacturer software programs on diagnostic laptops, 
• Strong working knowledge of CAN bus systems with the ability to diagnose & resolve wiring/module and network communication issues, 
• Diagnosing and repairing diesel & gas injection systems, 
• Working knowledge of DEF systems and related diesel emission systems.

Other Functions:

• May pull own stock as required using forklift or pallets jacks.
• Requisitions parts required for repairs and communicated to service writer as needed.
• Completes all required paperwork and time recording.
•  Working Conditions: Interior service bay work involving lifting and moving objects with or without assistance. Work involves use of solvents, lubrications and engine fuel. Some noises from engines and tools. Some exterior stock retrieval and testing of units is required.  
• This job description does not include all the duties of the position. The employer has the right to add or revise the list at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Employment is “at will” at outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Shoe reimbursement program
• Tool reimbursement program 
• Uniforms and Company swag provided 
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

  Minimum Job Requirements:

1. Education: High School or equivalent. 

2. Valid driver’s license

3. Experience: 5+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or tractor mechanic.

4. Skills: Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, transmissions, and electrical systems. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics

5. Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: Certification in Auto/ Diesel mechanics. ASE or other certification.