What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diesel Mechanic position at Brown Equipment, LLC?
At Brown Equiment Company (BEC), we take pride in providing top-tier equipment, parts, and service solutions to our customers. Our success is built on a strong foundation of BEC Blue Values, which guide our work every day:
- Make Service First — and when customers say jump, we say how high
- Have Passion for Our Work - and seek a sense of accomplishment
- Hold Ourselves Accountable — meet our commitments to others
- Continuously Improve — and see only opportunities, never problems
- Enjoy Working with Others — and cannot imagine it any other way
- Celebrate the Wins — no matter how big or small
- Give Grace — and know we are not perfect and forgive others easily
- Find Solutions — and take quick and decisive action
A Service Technician plays a key role in ensuring equipment reliability and performance for our customers by diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy municipal and contractor equipment, including sewer combination cleaner trucks, hydro excavators, street sweepers, multi-purpose tractors, and leaf maintenance equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical defects with heavy equipment fleet and other related products within the BEC portfolio
- Disassemble, repair and reassemble components such as engines, transmissions, electrical and hydraulic systems, and powertrains
- Proficient at rebuilding, adjusting, reinstalling and aligning components and assemblies
- Extensive knowledge of machine shop tools and knowledge of safe machine shop practices
- Ability to apply appropriate welding and fabrication techniques when required
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
- Complete repairs in a timely and effective manner, communicating effectively with Service Team Lead and Parts team to ensure optimal efficiency
- Prepare detailed repair estimates, including labor and parts costs, to assist customers and internal teams with service planning
- Communicate effectively, providing updates on repairs, timelines and preventative maintenance recommendations
- Ensure work orders are completed properly and accurately
- May interact and communicate estimate and project status with customers
- Ability to assist with mechanical issues in the field as needed
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES
- Strong troubleshooting skills for diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical issues in heavy equipment
- Ability to interpret and work from technical manuals, schematics and diagrams
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and customers effectively
- Effective time management and organization skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in diesel repair preferred
- Mechanical experience in automotive, heavy equipment or similar repair fields
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequent bending, squatting, crouching, reaching
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
- Work in both indoor and outdoor environments
- May require standing or working in awkward positions for extended periods
