Heavy Equipment Road Mechanic
Salary: $28/hour
Job Type: Full time, non-exempt
Qualifications
- Heavy equipment repair and maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
- Hydraulics: 3 years (Preferred)
- Diesel engines: 3 years (Preferred)
- Welding experience: 3 years (Preferred)
- US work authorization
- Driver’s License: Valid, unrestricted, CDL preferred but not required
- Clean motor vehicle record
- High school diploma or GED
- Vocational or technical school certification is preferred, but not required
- Punctual and reliable
- Proficiency with required technology, including iOS and MS Windows products
- Strong communication skills
- MSHA certification
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
About Us
Since 1999, Commonwealth Equipment has served the needs of the crushing and screening industry across the greater mid-Atlantic region. As one of the leading North American dealers, Commonwealth Equipment maintains a significant rental fleet and provides after sales support to a large customer base. Our Ashley location is our primary hub, boasting a large parts inventory, full-service repair facility, and dedicated parts and service support staff.
Commonwealth Equipment offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, paid vacation and holidays, and IRA plan with company match.
Job Description
Commonwealth Equipment has an immediate opening for an experienced, career-minded Heavy Equipment Road Mechanic to join our team.
We are seeking applicants with a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in Heavy Equipment repairs and routine maintenance. The position is based in our Ashley, PA location and reports to the Service Manager.
Skills and Responsibilities
- Consistently ensures a safe work environment for self and others
- Respond to service calls on remote job sites for equipment such as crushers, screeners, conveyors, shredders, and grinders
- Ability to operate, inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, service, and maintain equipment, according to technical manuals, wiring and hydraulic diagrams, and spare parts manuals
- Perform major repair work, such as removal and replacement of components
- Perform all necessary repairs to keep our rental fleet and customer equipment in good operating condition
- Maintain tools and keep truck clean
- Conduct preventative maintenance and recommend wear parts replacement to avoid unnecessary repair and downtime
- Willingness to work under various job site conditions, and travel to different sites within the PA-NY-NJ area
- Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety protocols and training
- Document work performed and parts used, to ensure timely and accurate billing
- Check messages on a regular basis and respond accordingly
- Provide daily report to service manager
- Must be able to diagnose and repair equipment, both independently and with help from others
- Knowledge of crushing and screening equipment a plus
- Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
- Defensive driving skills
- Physical ability to work under temperature extremes and for extended hours. Normal shift is 8-10 hours.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed
- Ability to be flexible with schedule changes
- Represent the company in a positive, professional manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Heavy equipment repair and maintenance: 3 years (Required)
- Hydraulic repair: 3 years (Required)
- Diesel engine repair: 3 years (Required)
- Mechanic: 3 years (Required)
- Crusher and Screener: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- MSHA Certification (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road