Maintenance Mechanic – Hydraulics

Position Overview

We are currently hiring experienced, full-time, hourly shop and field mechanics.  These positions diagnose, adjust, repair, fabricate, and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic parts, and equipment/vehicles. Excellent welding and fabricating experience preferred.

  • For field mechanics, travel is required.
  • Mechanics can work a 10 days on/4 days off, or 9 days on/5 days off schedule. 

Essential Functions

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safe work practices and procedures.
  • Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
  • Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
  • Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
  • Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
  • Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
  • Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
  • Weld or solder broken parts and structural members using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
  • Fabricate needed parts or items as required.
  • Exhibit a strong work ethic with the drive and desire to learn and perform tasks efficiently. 
  • Maintain effective and collaborative workplace relationships, treating others with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug (including the use of marijuana) and alcohol screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and additional background screening as required by regulation and/or industry practice. 
  • Must have a valid driver’s license. 
  • Must be willing to travel and work in remote locations, outside, and in all weather conditions (heat and cold)
  • Experience repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.
  • Experience running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger and heavy equipment, and vehicles.
  • Experience analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Experience inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
  • Ability to make decisions with a general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
  • Ability to multi-task and work under aggressive deadline pressure.
  • Ability to maintain a positive outlook when challenged with difficult or unknown problems.
  • Possess good time management skills.

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