Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic at H.O.PENN

H.O. Penn Machinery

Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

$5,000 Sign On Bonus! 

Poughkeepsie, NY

Pay: $45.02-$47.42 per hour plus Fringe Benefit Stamp valued at $32.50 per hour worked 

Benefits:

• UNION Shop!
• Pension / Annuity / Welfare / Vacation Funds 
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid company holidays
• Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus 

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 excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks 

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Shop Mechanic to join our team in the Construction Equipment industry. As a Shop Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. Your main goal will be to ensure that all equipment is running efficiently and safely, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity. You will work closely with our team of technicians and mechanics to diagnose and troubleshoot any issues that arise, and will be responsible for ordering parts and supplies.

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
• Effectively communicate status of repair work with supervisor

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

• 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 excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 preferred

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, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.