Plant Tech Mobile

Equipment Technician

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is a hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems
• Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment
• Safely perform all essential functions
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project
• Operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage
• Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when job is completed including cleaning and proper storage of tools
• Demonstrate diplomatic proactive communication with field leaders and equipment operators concerning equipment and job-related projects
• Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Aggregate and asphalt plant operations
• Construction operations
• Troubleshooting techniques
• Hydraulic principles and systems
• Fundamentals of engines
• Power and drive train principles
• Machine electronics
• Fuel systems

Ability to:

• Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment
• Take and follow instructions
• Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers
• Valid PA CDL with Haz Mat and Tanker endorsements preferred
• Class A or B state inspection license preferred
• Experience in cutting and welding processes

Education:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of three years experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred
• Plant maintenance experience preferred

Required Training:

• MSHA
• CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to climb on and off equipment safely
• Frequently (34-66%)- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work in shop field or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to work with and around fuel and other petroleum products
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas
• Occasionally (0-33%)- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

This is a safety-sensitive position.