Job ID: 2024-1212 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Engineering/Maintenance Atlantic City, NJ 08405
Overview
As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Velociti Services your chief responsibility is to inspect, service, and maintain our range of heavy-duty construction equipment. As a lead mechanic, you will be responsible for driving to the job site, inspecting engines and equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and providing routine maintenance to the construction fleet.
Optimal candidates should have proven experience working with heavy machinery, be physically fit, and be able to troubleshoot issues on the job site. Ultimately, a top-notch heavy equipment mechanic can repair and service even the biggest machinery with expert care.
Responsibilities
Duties / Responsibilities:
Driving to the job site
Inspecting trucks, cranes, bulldozers, and other heavy equipment for proper performance
Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment
Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts
Repairing damaged equipment parts
Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles
Cleaning and servicing of machine attachments like winches, blades, and side booms
Performing major repair work when necessary
Performs preventive maintenance in a timely fashion on scheduled equipment within a dated weekly timeline
Consulting with other mechanics on smaller jobs
Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management
Other duties as assigned or requested
Qualifications
Required Skills / Abilities:
High school diploma or GED
Certification as a heavy equipment mechanic
Must possess an in state CDL driver's license
Proven work experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic
Understanding of computer testing technologies
Ability to lift heavy machinery
Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment
Ability to work after-hours if required
Good communication skills
Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
Effective problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be well- organized and can prioritize tasks
Good analytical / critical thinking
The ability to work well both as part of a team and on your own
The ability to make critical decisions under pressure
The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Accountability and dependability in all that you do
A strong commitment to company service values
Time management - organizing, planning, and prioritizing
Ability to multi-task and change directions easily
Act as a collaborative team player, possess a strong customer service orientation, and be a consultative problem solver
Physical Requirements
Applicants for this role must be able to:
Lift, bend, squat, and stretch to move boxes, parcels, and shipments
Climb small to medium flights of stairs multiple times a day
Standing for extended periods of time
Approximately equal amount of time sitting and walking
Requires ability to bend, reach and stand for extended periods
Able to hear and speak into a telephone and walkie-talkie
Close visual work on a computer terminal
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
Able to climb a ladder and work on a raised platform
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