Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Description

The Heavy Equipment Shop Technician is responsible for providing high quality repair service on equipment, in order to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Complete assigned jobs and tasks to meet flat rate times and re-work metrics.

Work safely and follow all Riggs safety policies and procedures.

Complete related paperwork and access databases required to complete job (work order, parts order, JSA, DBS, SIMS, SIS web, BMTS) accurately and timely.

Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations

Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies. with minimal supervision.

Complete all assigned training in a timely and proficient manner.

Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Requires general knowledge of engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic systems and components.

General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptops, diagnostic software and cranes and rigging equipment.

This position requires the ability to provide accurate information to management for quoting.

Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tooling to perform all assigned duties.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training.

Clean driving record and the ability to obtain CDL within 90 days of hire for field assignment

Must be at least 21 to be assigned and operate field vehicle

Will be certified prior to operating a forklift and/or man lift

May be required to complete DOT physical

May require MSHA certification

Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime and on-call.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Must be able to pass work related pre-employment physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be flexible in work schedule.

Will be required to drive for extended periods of time.

The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

Non-Exempt; Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)