Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Southeastern Equipment understands the hard work performed by techs so we are committed to offering a dedicated career path in or out of turning a wrench! Monroe, Ohio is a union shop so any technician hired will receive union scale wages, and fabulous retirement benefits! Do you have an interest in managing, teaching, training or mentoring other technicians?

With an aggressive growth plan, we have managerial training plans designed to get you to the next step in your career!Can't imagine not turning a wrench?

Southeastern Equipment has all the ongoing training on the latest equipment designed to increase your skillset and keep you moving forward in your tech career!Qualified technicians with relevant experience and manufacturer training may start at 30.

00+ an hour. Overtime is available and paid at time +1 / 2.Southeastern Equipment is looking for a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician who is looking for the challenge of working with 80 lines of equipment and attachments and unparalleled opportunities to grow in both field service and management.

Primary Responsibility Summary

The primary responsibility of a shop mechanic for heavy equipment involves conducting maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on various machinery to ensure efficient and safe operation.

This includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, replacing worn parts, and adhering to safety protocols.

Additionally, maintaining accurate documentation, collaborating with team members, and staying updated on industry advancements through training are essential aspects of the role.

Overall, the goal is to optimize equipment performance, minimize downtime, and uphold safety standards.

Reporting Structure

Reports to : Operations Manager or Service Manager

Travel Requirements

Minimal travel required, estimated x days for meetings and training

FLSA Classification

Non-Exempt

Responsibilities

Values and Mission

Upholds Southeastern Equipment's Values, Vision, and Culture.

Passion We create relationships, not just transactions.

Niche Through high levels of customer service we provide solutions and expertise to help customers move material to build the future.

Values Passionate We have steadfast determination.

Helpful We are reliable.

Hustle We have grit and do more than what is required.

Human We treat everyone with empathy and dignity.

Customer First We make sure our customers are cared for first.

Roles and Responsibilities

Diagnose and Repair Equipment

Repair equipment in a safe and high quality manner

Provides parts lists as needed

Performs inspections as directed and suggests other needed repairs

Perform Diagnostics, to recreate customer complaint (if needed)

Communicates work order and all part numbers required to perform assigned repairs to parts department

Communicates work order and all shop materials required to perform assigned repairs to service department manager.

Makes repairs required in a safe and effective manner

Ensure that all repairs are completed as assigned

Ensure all parts and materials not used are returned to parts department and communicates to service manager to have them removed

Maintain the work area in a clean and safe condition

Ensures repairs are completed within the quoted time or communication with their Manager takes place as soon as the technician is aware that the quoted time will not be met.

3C Documentation

Ensures all work order notes contain 3C (Complaint, Cause, Correction)

Records time on appropriate work order, maintains proper notes / documentation of work preformed

All record keeping methods are followed per instructions

All cost-related items are included in the work order

Ensure all records kept are legible

Ensures all notes are taken and recorded on the electronic work order software daily

Inspections and Customer Interaction

Customer communication where applicable about machine breakdown / repairs

Inspection of equipment for additional needs / work

5s, Safety, and Training

Maintain work areas or truck in a clean and orderly environment

All tools and special equipment used on repairs are clean before returning them

All specialty tools used on jobs are returned to the original location in working condition

Report to Service Manager any broken or missing tools immediately

OSHA 10 Training

Follow all safety rules

Teamwork and Values

Assists service team on quoting jobs

All communications with customers and coworkers is conducted with respect and honesty

Educational and Experience Requirements

GED / HS Diploma plus a minimum 2 year Diesel Technology, Ag Technology, Automotive Technology or Heavy Equipment Technology degree or equivalent experience

2-5 years of experience working on hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems or heavy equipment maintenance experience preferred

Welding and cutting torch experience preferred

Basic tool set and storage

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information

Must be personable, highly motivated, a problem solver, reliable, ethical and able to adapt to all forces around them from customers, suppliers, coworkers and manufacturers

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The employee is frequently required to walk; climb or balance; crawl; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee will use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee will occasionally be required to lift and manipulate moderately heavy-to-heavy objects such as parts (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

The employee will be occasionally required to lift 5-10 lbs overhead.

The employee will be expected to climb, inspect, work on and dismount heavy construction equipment daily.

The employee will frequently be required to push, pull, and hinge at the waist to inspect both equipment and parts and make equipment repairs.

Stand for long periods of time.

Use heavy power tools daily.

Southeastern Equipment Company is unable to offer sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.

Please keep in mind that the posted pay range represents the range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.

The actual hourly / salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location, certifications, and skill development and potential bonuses.

Our dealership offers full time employees : competitive salary, full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance,401K, Wellness), and PTO, Company apparel and uniforms provided, boot allowance. EOE.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.