Heavy Equipment Mechanic

6 Month Contract
Non Exempt
Location: Anartica
Full Benefits

Duties and Responsibilities: You will be responsible for diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining construction and heavy support equipment. In this position you will be responsible for repairing a variety of equipment such as: Caterpillar bulldozers, loaders, generators, Foremost heavy ATVs, Case IH & Cat tractors, Pisten Bully & Tucker snow-cats, heavy trucks, trailers, and sleds from the past 40 years comprising the world's most varied equipment fleet. Corrects deficiencies in components and ancillary equipment. Repairs equipment in shop or in field locations. Performs service, maintenance, repair and overhaul in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.

Responsible for ensuring that safety is the highest priority in the workplace. Performs equipment repairs in response to maintenance requests. Repairs heavy equipment, removing/replacing components. Uses diagnostic procedures and test equipment to identify and correct equipment faults. Performs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and electronic analyses and diagnoses. Operates shop equipment including cranes, welders, compressors, presses, grinders, heavy hand tools, and tire servicing equipment. Lifts, moves and/or installs heavy parts and assemblies safely, using basic tooling and PPE. May perform work outside under severe weather conditions.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver's license is required. Require a minimum of five years experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.d.   

Experience: Require a minimum of five years experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

Desired Qualifications: Two years training at a technical school is highly desirable. State inspector certifications, ASE certifications, and dealership certifications a plus. Experience on a broad range of construction equipment and specifically Caterpillar tractors preferred

Requirements: Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check. Pass physical, dental, and psychological (for winter-over positions) examinations.

Contact Info:
jodiroach@idp-recruiting.com
770.962.6223 office phone
404.393.9911 fax