MECHANIC - Heavy Equipment

Job Description

MECHANIC – Heavy Equipment

Summary: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic role has responsibilities that include repairs and services on many kinds of machines including bulldozers, earthmovers, graders, paving machines, and fleet vehicles.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the upkeep, maintenance, and repair work on heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, cranes, graders and other equipment.


• Adjust equipment and repair and/or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.


• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.


• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.


• Service attachments and tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.


• Complete required inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment to maximize safety, productivity, and lifespan.


• Craft thorough reports and records in a timely manner and provide final documentation to upper management.


• Monitor equipment for compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.


• Participate in general shop operations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Perform routine oil changes, tire rotation, fluid changes, battery inspections, electrical system testing, brake inspections and replacement, etc.  Must be performed as detailed on the maintenance log sheets.


• Maintain repairs log
  

 Job Requirements

• Must be able to look at mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, identify problems and think about possible solutions.


• Experience with CAT preferred.


• Ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.


• Heavy equipment maintenance experience required.


• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  


• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly.

Bonness Inc. offers a Full Benefits Package including:

      ·   Competitive compensation, DOE.

      ·   Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

      ·   401(k) with company match

      ·   Paid Vacation

      ·   Paid Holidays

      ·   Great Family Owned Culture

Join our growing team and apply directly on our website https://bonnessinc.bamboohr.com/careers

All work is local. Our Office is Fragrance-Free.

We offer competitive pay commensurate with experience, and a full benefits package. Bonness Inc. is a Drug-Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Bonness Inc. is a family owned and operated contractor serving our community since 1981. Our mission is to fully serve Southwest Florida’s paving and sitework needs with honesty and integrity by providing a quality product, outstanding customer service, value and initiative.