Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

St. Rose
St. Rose, LA
10260 Airline Highway
St. Rose, LA 70087, USA

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, rebuild, replace and complete all required repairs on heavy equipment and specialized attachments
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules and regulations and government guidelines
• Perform general maintenance of shop tools, equipment, and specialized attachments
• Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by use of a shop forklift.
• Load/unload trucks picking up or delivering supplies.
• General assembly work that may require operating automated machinery and various power/hand tools.
• Inspect all parts and equipment in order to properly report defective material or questionable component conditions to management.
• Responsible for ensuring the cosmetic appearance meets company requirements upon completion of repair(s) to heavy equipment and specialized attachments
• Ensure all parts and materials not used or returned to parts inventory as per company guidelines
• Maintain complete and detailed working records for time, parts, supplies and outside purchase for repairs.
• Perform diagnostic inspections and annual certifications as directed.
• Assist Shop Foreman with special projects and cover for multiple positions when staffing levels are low/production or operating demands are accelerated
• May be required to weld, cut, paint, and/or grind various raw building materials.
• Observe and follow all company safety rules and policies

• 5+ years of experience required. A minimum of 3 years of experience repairing and maintaining aerial work platform, earthmoving and mobile crane construction equipment; vocational training may be considered in lieu of experience
• Possess a clean driving record.
• Valid Driver's License
• Able to read schematics (both hydraulic and electrical)
• Perform annual certifications and inspections
• Capable of accomplishing task independently without direct supervision
• Computer literate with the ability to process information
• Strong work ethics with a commitment to quality
• A history of safe work habits
• Maintains a great attitude toward work
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have own hand tools
  - Full .5 inch drive set and some .75 inch may be required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

MEDICAL INSURANCE, VISION INSURANCE, DENTAL INSURANCE, COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE

VOLUNTARY LIFE POLICIES, COMPANY PAID SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM DISABILITY

SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLANS

TOOL AND WORK BOOT ALLOWANCE, PRESCRIPTION EYE PROTECTION ALLOWANCE, COMPANY PAID TRAINING

High School or better.

Class C License

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