Oiler/Lube Technician

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, perform safe & efficient preventative maintenance duties on heavy construction equipment used in highway construction, grading & paving operations, plants, & quarries. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Provide scheduled maintenance on, on and off road construction equipment; including lube and oil changes
• Assist mechanics as needed in the repair of equipment
• Document work in process, as well as completed work
• Some record keeping required
• Follow all Company safety policies and procedures
• Apply improved work procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• To be determined

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Independent thinking
• Good problem-solving skills
• Building Customer Loyalty
• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• High School or Degree or GED required
• Technical certification preferred or relevant experience
• 2-3 years of experience in heavy equipment Oiler/Lube Technician

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Repairing and troubleshooting
• Equipment maintenance
• Control precision
• Manual dexterity
• Extent flexibility
• Finger dexterity
• Near vision

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.