Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Summary

This position is responsible for the work involved in the maintenance, and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment which have utility systems or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as construction, earth moving, loading, and comparable industrial or special applications. The work requires knowledge of how heavy-duty machinery, engines, parts, and systems work; ability to detect faulty items, determine causes of malfunction, and determine best repair methods; and skill to assemble, disassemble, repair, or modify components and systems.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience repairing, and maintaining a wide variety of heavy equipment, including heavy duty vehicles, construction-grade heavy equipment, automotive systems, hydraulic, and specialized equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, detect, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues across a wide variety of advanced, complex systems including integrated electric, air, and hydraulic systems;
• Ability to be responsible for the success of major repairs, and work within tight deadlines and time constraints.
• Proficiency with all tools needed to perform the duties above.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to follow any safety procedures and use safety equipment every time.
• Basic math skills.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical Demands

This job requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; work on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles in cramped or awkward positions; strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. The employee must frequently lift and carry items, unassisted, weighing up to 40 pounds; lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. The employee must often push, pull, and position parts, assemblies, and equipment. The employee is sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed outside weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. We require adherence to prescribed safety practices and use of safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves, respirators, extreme weather safety, and protective clothing. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Ceres Environmental is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

E-Verify: We comply with federal law by verifying employment eligibility.

Pay: DOQ

Benefits:

• Dental, vision, disability, life benefits eligible
• 401(k) retirement with company match
• Paid time off and holidays