Shop Mechanic

2028 2nd Ave NW, West Fargo ND

Description

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining the operations and appearance of Wanzek Construction’s equipment. Responsibilities Essential Job Functions: - Fleet maintenance management - Perform maintenance and preventative maintenance on all equipment, troubleshooting, determine if repairs will be done in the field, Wanzek’s shop, or outsourced - Update tool inventory - Properly complete a JHA prior to any work function that poses a potential of injury - Operate equipment to diagnose problems and inspect equipment for defects - Ensure all equipment has an equipment ID (logo, unit numbers, digital photos) - Maintain proper record keeping - DOT Issues: verify USDOT annual inspections in trucks and on file in office - Equipment safety (i.e. backup alarms, lights, seat belts, fire extinguishers, rigging, etc.) - Show expertise in all basic and complex machines, including crane safety (anti two blocks, rigging, crane maintenance daily log book/annual inspection, etc.); investigate or question others to ensure logs and two blocks are correct, etc. - Occasionally travel to jobsites for repairs and inspections, review field maintenance to ensure it is done properly and review maintenance reports - Review maintenance records and major repairs with operators and superintendents to ensure crews are self-sufficient and responsible for their own maintenance - Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards - Diagnose single system problems in mechanical electric or hydraulic systems - Effectively communicate to obtain needed parts - Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended - Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order - Road test vehicles when required - Identify machinery defects or malfunctions and complete repair - Keep shop area neat and clean - Maintain and account for all shop tools and manuals; return them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received - Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc. - Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner - Report any safety issues immediately to management Qualifications: Education and Work Experience Requirements: - One-year certificate from college or technical school in Diesel or Automotive Technology and two years relevant experience. - One or more of the following certifications: Electrical diagnostics and repair cert, A/C system diagnostics and repair cert, Welding Certification, OEM certification (JD Tech, CAT Tech, Case IH Tech, Komatsu Tech, Ford, Kenworth, Liebherr) - ASE Certification preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: - Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles - Ability to Diagnose complex problems in systems including mechanical, hydraulic and electrical. - Ability to Supervise and coordinate the work of a 3rd party mechanic. - Ability to track and maintain records of completed work and update status of open work orders - Minimum level of rework - High level of efficiency. 80% of efficiency or higher. - Ability to work independently - Willingness to go above and beyond Working Environment: - When visiting jobsites the work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions - This work environment may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises - Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles - Frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock - Noise level in the work environment is usually loud