Field Mechanic\/Technician - Heavy Equipment - Fleet (Phoenix, AZ)

Description

• Responsible for prioritizing repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks to include: pavers, rollers, milling machines, dump trucks, water trucks, boot trucks, front-end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, skip loaders and motor graders. May also maintain other fleet vehicles.
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters and metal cutting saws.
• Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.
• Works directly with Sunland supervisors to receive and prepare preventative maintenance (PM) work orders; relays PM work orders, assignments, messages and information to and from Mechanics.
• May maintain inventory and order fuel, parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Directs all employees to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines at all times.
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety guidelines at all times as an essential part of their job responsibilities.
• Conducts Safety Meetings to include daily PTP & weekly Tailgate Topics.
• Work closely with all shop employees to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Must operate equipment, machinery and other tools in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires and clutches. Change filters, and oil and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment.

Requirements

• 391.11(b)(2), including the ability to read and speak English, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records. To ensure Sunland Asphalt complies with this federal mandate, all 10K-CMV and CDL drivers will be required to complete and pass an English proficiency assessment.
• Diagnose hydraulic systems.
• Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Proficient in troubleshooting machine systems to include: hydraulics, power trains and engines.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OHSA regulations.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Proficient in component replacement with equipment such as, transmissions, engines, differentials, torque convertors and final drives.
• Medical certification required.
• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.
• Scanner diagnostics a plus: OTC vehicle/CAT ET.
• A current driver's license is required. A CDL license is preferred and may even be required for some departments/divisions.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• C ustomer Focus - Customer Orientation
• Must be able to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in a variety of different situations.
• Must be able to operate vehicles and trailers in a safe manner in compliance with local, state and federal traffic laws.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsites without exception (including staying away from home if necessary.)
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• O wnership - Results Driven, Performance, Time and Stress Management and Composure
• Must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements under 49 CFR
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Must have a clean motor-vehicle record.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision
• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(K) Employer Match
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance