Heavy Equipment Mechanic
On-siteHartford, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose mechanical problems using Cat E.T. and Volvo Prosis/Tech tool software, then perform routine maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, brake, and electrical systems to maximize safe operations. Replace parts such as bearings, engines, and cylinders, and conduct overhauls of loaders, excavators, and sweepers. Read vehicle condition reports and daily DVIRs from operators, communicate preventative techniques to drivers and supervisors, and complete all necessary paperwork for repairs and parts usage. Participate in weekly safety meetings and adapt to changing duties based on business needs. This role requires a gritty, independent critical thinker with demonstrated mechanical ability and safety equipment proficiency.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years experience as an equipment operator in a plant environment or 5 years of related experience which includes training in a plant environment
- Valid Driver's license and medical card
- Ability to complete safety, operational, and other required training within a scheduled time
- Communication skills sufficient to complete required job functions
- Demonstrated mechanical ability sufficient to complete routine tasks
- Demonstrated success in the use of required safety equipment
- Gritty, outgoing, and eager to learn
- Effective communication (verbal and written)
- Strong interpersonal skills
- initiative-taking
- hardworking
- highly organized
- independent critical thinker
- Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) for most of the workday
- Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 50 pounds
- Required to be exposed to physical and occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.)
- Required to be exposed to a physical environment that involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes, or similar elements
- Clarity of vision
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