Lube Technician

Job

Repairs and maintains construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment. Duties include troubleshooting problems, dismantling devices to access and remove defective parts, maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems, ordering parts, adjusting functional parts, installing special parts, testing performance, welding, and maintaining a clean work area.

Shift: Swing. Must have own tools, be available for some weekends and holidays, and possess a valid driver's license.

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Serves vehicles/equipment, including oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters, and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Orders parts and supplies, maintains purchase orders and invoices, and operates computer for job functions.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• May be subject to drug testing, medical exams, and physical agility testing.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including mechanical maintenance experience working with a variety of equipment, especially heavy-duty construction equipment (e.g., Komatsu, CAT dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, light duty support vehicles, and other small engine equipment).

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Ability to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of database software.

• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.

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