Position: Post Collections Heavy Equipment Technician
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Knowledge and ability to diagnose and repair engine, transmission, brake,
suspension, electrical, hydraulic, body components and systems related to heavy
equipment including but not limited to, front end loaders, excavators, skid
steers, landfill equipment, aggregate equipment. May include welding and
fabrication.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Diagnoses mechanical problems and performs repairs and preventative
maintenance on all equipment to maximize safe and productive operations.
* Reviews and completes repairs identified on DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection
Report), VCR (Vehicle Inspection Reports) and/or repair orders.
* Communicates issues with heavy equipment with managers and/or operators and
discusses preventive techniques that minimize future repairs.
* Completes all required paperwork in a timely and concise manner.
* Follows all safety policies and procedures
* Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with corporate and OSHA
standards.
* Utilizes vehicle computer electronics systems to interpret failure modes to
initiate or assign repairs.
* Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
* Conducts repairs utilizing Factory Service Manuals.
* Conducts safety checks on vehicles and equipment.
* Maintain high standard of Ethics and Dependability.
* Drives a service vehicle and performs repairs and maintenance at multiple
sites.
Qualifications
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in
corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
* Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date
on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro.
* Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the manager and/or
supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Knowledge of Suspension Inspections, Diagnosis and Repair
* Knowledge of Brake System Inspections, Diagnosis and Repair
* Knowledge of Electrical System Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
* Knowledge of Hydraulic System Inspection, Diagnosis and Repair
* Previous Yellow Iron experience
* Proficient in the use of Diagnostic tools with the ability to interpret and
make repairs from Service Manuals
* Ability to complete work within Suggested Repair Times (SRTs) and the ability
to estimate time and material required for repairs
* Knowledge to provide assistance and guidance to Assistant Technicians and
Shop Helpers.
* Valid Class E Drivers License
* Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job.
* Ability to perform pushing, pulling, bending, lifting of up to 75 pounds
throughout the shift with or without reasonable accommodations. As well as
climb into and out of a truck repeatedly.
* WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and
weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and
vibrations, fumes, odors and dust