Senior Road Mechanic

Senior Road Technician

Spartan Staffing Solutions has partnered with a leader in Heavy Construction and Material Handling Equipment rental and sales. Together we are in search of a Senior Road Technician for their team in north of Lafayette, LA. Road Technicians performs service and repairs on heavy and dirt equipment and material handling and/or aerial equipment to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer's specifications.

This is opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a strong potential for future growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair liquid propane, gas, and diesel engines, electric motors, transmissions, drive axles, differentials, hydraulic systems, brake systems, steering systems, electrical systems, lifting systems, etc.
• Rebuild and/or repair all components and systems
• Properly block, chock and chain equipment, and disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair
• Perform routine and operational maintenance to all equipment according to manufacturer's specifications
• Perform diagnostic troubleshooting and failure analysis
• Perform equipment inspections
• Perform basic welding as necessary
• Record maintenance and repair work completing necessary paperwork in a timely manner
• Complete basic and advanced technical training as assigned
• Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion
• Maintain work area cleanliness and ensure shop remains a safe working environment
• Maintain a culture of safety and participate in all safety meetings
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Thorough knowledge of all equipment & operations that apply to the branch
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge and problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Own tool
• CDL B or willing to obtained

Experience/

Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Mechanical or trade school certificate preferred
• 5+ years' experience in Heavy Construction/forklift repair or related industry
• Ability to read precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, etc.
• Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience preferred

Compensation/Benefits:

• Great Salary Negotiable DOE
• Full Benefits package
• Employee Stock
• Monday to Friday with Over-Time
• Future growth and career advancement