$29.66

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PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

 

 

Job: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Code: 746 - BL-Heavy Equip Mechanic

SCA Occup: 23430 Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains power equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.

 

 

TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects;
2. *Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools;
3. *Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges;
4. *Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions;
5. *Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency;       
6. *Welds broken parts and structural members;
7. *Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws;
8. May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and  
disassembly of equipment
 
* Denotes Essential Job Function

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance environment, and demonstrated ability to properly apply repair and maintenance standards;
• CDL classification of operator’s license preferred for test driving equipment; a Hazmat CDL endorsement may be required;
• Math skills to calculate material usage, complete logs, time sheets, notate mileage, and to accurately use measuring tools, equipment, and devices;
• Ability to follow directions, instructions, structured process and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively to provide information, signal others as needed, complete daily records, and to act responsively to inquiries and requests from vendors, customers, management, and to escalate matters appropriately;
• Ability to follow established safety rules applicable to heavy equipment mechanics, to maintain a safe environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate PPE;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with shop leadership, staff, customers and others;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills.

 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/other training

 

 

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

 

Valid Driver's License

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

 

• Maneuvering in and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, reaching, crawling
• Pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds
• May be required to climb ladders and/or step stools

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed at a customer’s location in office, shop, warehouse, or outdoor environment. May require driving to and from worksite locations.  Equipment can be located in crawl spaces, rooftops, and outside facility.  Employees may be exposed to hazardous and/or toxic substances, electrical shock, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat.

 

 

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

 

 

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

 

 

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com.PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!

 

PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

 

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.