Equipment Mechanic

About This Role

This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment and vehicles. The position suits a mechanic with experience in electrical, mechanical, welding, hydraulics, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on trucks, automobiles, heavy construction equipment, motorboats, mowers, generators, various motors, pumps, power tools, etc., as needed
• Perform skilled mechanical work, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety inspections on all mechanical equipment and components, including heavy equipment, gas engines and diesel engines
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems on vehicles and equipment
• Perform welding and fabrication work as needed
• Maintain assigned equipment and tools
• Document equipment repair work performed
• Respond to calls for emergency mechanical assistance as required
• Assist in maintaining supply and parts inventory for equipment maintenance
• Operate tracked and wheeled earth-moving heavy equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of performing duties related to maintenance, rebuilds, and repairs
• Perform all duties according to established policies, procedures, and standards of quality and safety
• Interact and communicate with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, other department supervisors and employees, sales and service representatives, and the general public
• Perform custodial maintenance of shop as needed
• Apply decals onto serviced equipment
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, supplemented by two (2) years of experience in mechanic maintenance and repair work in an industrial environment; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
• Valid South Carolina driver's license
• CPR certification
• First Aid certification