Functional Summary

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing preventive maintenance on a variety road construction equipment, trucks and trailers. The Heavy Equipment Oiler/Maintenance must be able to work independently, travel to our various project sites, and work over-time as needed.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Oiler/Maintenance include, but are not limited to:

• Performs all scheduled preventative maintenance services including fluid and filter maintenance within time requirement guidelines. Cycles all machine functions to ensure all preventative maintenance procedures performed correctly and completely.
• Performs schedule oil sampling (SOS) accurately and sends samples to lab.
• Identifies potential safety problems on all makes and types of construction equipment through walk around inspection and reports them to the shop foreman or site superintendent.
• Keeps accurate records of preventative maintenance services completed on equipment.
• Communicates machine issues and status of machine to shop foreman.
• Orders, stocks, maintains and organizes preventive maintenance supplies such as air and fuel filters, fluids and grease.

• Work with and follow directions from supervisors.
• Able to work both independently and with other mechanics/employees

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety, Teamwork & Compliance

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety policies and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Understand and comply with Company policies and procedures
• Promote a team approach and maintain an open and respectful approach to communication with all employees.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment: steel toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection.

Requirements/Experience

• Ability to self-schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• A valid commercial driver’s license and good MVR is required.
• Must be willing to work an average of 50 hours per week during the busy season, including some Saturdays. 40 hours per week can be expected during the slower winter season.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and cold, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• MSHA certification is required. Training will be provided as needed.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Associates Degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• One year similar experience working on heavy equipment required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Knowledge of proper fluid disposal and environmental practices.
• Ability to start and run machinery.

Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability

The successful applicant will be required to join or be a member of the Union of Operating Engineers

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.