Sr. Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Travel Required)

Job Description

Job Description

39-$45 / hr commensurate with experience.

Hi-Lite , a Frontline Road Safety Group company which is North America's largest Pavement Marking / Road Striping Company, has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic in 2 locations, our Bradenton, FL location and our Watertown, NY location. This is an on-site position with hours than can vary based on needs of the business. The selected candidate for EITHER location must be open to traveling to our airfield locations throughout the U.S. when necessary.

Summary / Objective

The primary duties of a Senior heavy equipment / truck mechanic includes performing diagnostic tests on diesel / or gas vehicles to find faults, analyzing diagnostic test results and repairing or replacing engine, steering, transmission, braking or lighting system components.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
• Ability to diagnose and perform basic, intermediate, and advanced heavy equipment / truck maintenance and repairs.
• Engine tune-ups
• Test, inspect and work on hydraulics, valves, motors, hoses, cylinders, etc...
• Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems
• Use diagnostic tools to test vehicle components
• Analyze diagnostic test results to complete troubleshooting and repairs needed
• Ability to work on mechanical and electrical systems
• Replace various parts and components
• Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
• Ability to travel extensively for weeks at a time and repair equipment out of a mobile shop truck
• Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
• Conduct test drives on trucks
• Perform quality inspections prior to returning vehicles to the crew
• Communication with vehicle operators
• Welding / Fabricating skills
• Ability to train and foster other Jr mechanics to grow
• CDL A is a plus but not a requirement

Competencies

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and / or move items over 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m. with weekends and travel expected.

Travel

Travel is required.

Required Education and Experience

Eligibility Qualifications

Other Duties :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP / EEO Statement :

Hi-Lite is an EEO Company. It is the policy of Hi-Lite to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Hi-Lite complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Hi-Lite’s EEO policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $39 - $45