Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Service, diagnoses, repairs and maintains speed tandem drive axles with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy-duty multi-axle suspensions.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the cooling, drive, brake, electrical, steering, heating, and air conditioning, hydraulic and air systems.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hand bars, track adjusters, hydraulic, reversers, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
• Ensure that all jobs working on are completed and that the work was done in a proficient and safe manner.
• Make sure that the shop workspace that was utilized is cleaned after every job is finished.
• Must take advantage of all training that is offered by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must High School Diploma or equivalent, accredited trade school graduate preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction and mining machinery industry.

Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must have a working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of machinery and engines
• Must have knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of equipment.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of hand tools, mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.
• Must possess skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment, and the use of gas and electric welding equipment.
• Must be able to pass and maintain drug and alcohol testing requirement as outlined by WPI’s policy.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to bend and twist several times a day.
• Must have the ability to read manuals and schematics, rebuild engines and major driveline components.
• Must maintain good client relations and have the ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.
• Must have a current driver’s license and acceptable driving record per WPI insurance carrier standards when driving a company vehicle.
• Must have the ability to effectively operate test equipment, and have good trouble-shooting
• Must be able to read hydraulic and electrical shematics.
• Must be dependable and work independently.

Working Conditions:

• Typical hours of work Monday through Friday; 7:30m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Weekend hours as necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Broussard, LA 70518: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• construction and mining tech: 2 years (Required)
• Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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