Mechanic

Job description

The position of Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, service, repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery in a safe and efficient manner in either a Keystone Clearwater location, customer job site or via phone.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the applicant will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, or other employees.

Education/Qualifications:

Essential:

1. High school diploma or GED required.
2. 1-3+ years of diesel engine diagnosis, repair, and maintenance
3. Previous on-site repairs experience

Desirable:

1. Experience servicing Caterpillar and/or John Deere engines, Pioneer, Godwin and Cornell pumps, McElroy Fusion Machines and Caterpillar construction equipment.
2. Provide standard tools to perform the above functions.
3. Construction, Oil & Gas field or Industrial engine experience.

Requirements/Skills:

Essential:

1. Ability to work safely, preventing damage to equipment, tools and work areas and utilize stop work authority to prevent potentially damaging or dangerous situations.
2. Ability to safely operate company provided service vehicle and follow established driver safety and compliance guidelines.
3. Knowledge of diesel engines, truck repairs, mechanical devices, centrifugal pumps, and equipment maintenance.
4. Proficiency with MS outlook email and general computer skills
5. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in a fast pace environment.
6. Proven track record of establishing and maintaining healthy working relationships in permanent and temporary work groups.
7. Willing to work on-call rotations including weekdays and weekends as scheduled for after-hours emergencies.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages repair parts within service vehicles and storage areas where the Company’s pumps, valves, pipe, fittings, tools, and machinery are staged or operated.
• Performs repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as, but not limited to: 1) Pioneer, Godwin, Cornell diesel and electric pumps; 2) McElroy Fusion Machines; 3) Tier 3 & 4 Industrial Engines: John Deere, Caterpillar, Deutz, Kohler 4) Pick-up Trucks; 5) Trailers 6) Generators; 7) Light Plants, 8) Valves and fittings; 9) power tools; and other equipment.
• Familiarity with maintenance and repair procedures for dozers, loaders, forklifts; and telehandlers and general construction equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures per the manufacture’s specifications.
• Orders parts and arranges for delivery or pick up as required.
• Orders fluids/filters needed to service equipment, pumps and machinery.
• Schedules warranty work and routine maintenance and inspections for vehicles and company machinery as needed.
• Operates equipment, as required.
• Completes necessary work orders and paperwork for all maintenance activities using computerized aids.
• Trains company employees on equipment operation and proficiency procedures.
• Conducts other operational assignments as may be assigned by the company management.
• Maintain a clean driving motor vehicle record and adhere to company fleet policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May manage subordinate employees or contractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands here 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.

• Ability to lift and / or carry up to 75 pounds on a daily basis.
• Ability to walk on uneven, slippery and muddy conditions
• Ability to sit and / or stand for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours daily.
• Ability to work out of doors in all environmental conditions.
• Ability to operate and maneuver on and off an all-terrain vehicle throughout the day.
• Worker will be subject to other physical activities required, to include climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions.
• Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and range of vision necessary to safely perform job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

Indoor or Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

NOTE:

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• PPE reimbursement program

Schedule:

• 10 - 12 hour shift
• Overtime
• Standard dayshift schedule
• Weekends, nights, holidays as needed with on-call rotation for emergencies.

Experience:

• Diesel engine repair: 1-3 Years
• Mechanical knowledge: 1-3 Years
• Troubleshooting & diagnostic: 1-3 Years

Work Location: KCS Shop Locations & KCS Customer Locations