Construction Equipment Shop Mechanic - H.O.PENN

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Construction Equipment Shop Mechanic

Newington, CT

Pay: $40.05 - $45.52/hour (dependent on experience)
Benefits:

• UNION Shop!
• Pension
• Welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid company holidays
  

Key qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• CDL license a plus
  

Responsibilities:

Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.

• Troubleshoot problems
• Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
• Document steps taken to correct problems

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.

• Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
• Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
• Continually improve key processes
• Communicate repair status 

Successfully contribute toward building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.

• Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits, and other safety training as assigned
• Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training
• Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• CDL license a plus 

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking
• Lifting (up to 60lbs.)
• Carrying (up to 50lbs.)
• Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)
• Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)
• Hand coordination and reaching 
• Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)
• Foot pedal operation
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning
• Outdoor work (as required)
• Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, & ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required)
    

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.