Mobile Mechanic

POSITION SUMMARY

With limited supervision, ensures safe work practices while performing preventative, routine and necessary maintenance on plant mobile equipment. Ensures appropriate record keeping is completed properly and maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Maintains a clean, organized work are free from Safety issues and concerns.


• Utilizes a variety of techniques and tools to inspect, assess, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions on a variety of heavy equipment applications


• Maintains accurate reports and information on equipment and repairs to ensure accurate billing and service logs.


• Overhauls and tests machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency


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


• Brings to the attention of the shop manager any additional work required on unit or visible signs of damage including out of service conditions and safety hazards.


• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventative maintenance work on equipment and vehicles as required


• Keeps abreast of all changes in various models of equipment sold and serviced by the distributors to maintain and upgrade technical competencies and knowledge through in-house and external training sources.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• High School diploma and graduation from an accredited technical school in diesel engine/hydraulics/heavy equipment repair preferred but not required.


• Experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic required.


• Volvo, Cat, Komatsu, Liebherr, Case and/or other dealership or industry experience preferred.


• Skilled in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.


• Working experience with computer systems and maintenance software preferred


• Advanced technical software application understanding with relevant industry experience highly desired.


• A valid state driver’s license with no active violations within the previous three years.


• Must be able to communicate effectively, using both written and spoken forms of communication.


• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with close supervision.


• Must be willing to work any assigned shift, overtime, weekends, and holidays.


• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and be at least 18 years of age.


• Must have high safety standards for self and others.


• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate effectively with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling; climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant finger dexterity necessary 50 pounds of weight from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)


• Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses, hard hat and steel toe boots must be worn at all times. Hearing, respiratory and/or fall protection equipment must be worn when required.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Dietzler is an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Dietzler is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Dietzler is a drug-free workplace and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.