Mechanic
Penhall International

Main Purpose:

The Penhall Company has an immediate opening for a Mechanic to join our team. We are looking for a Mechanic with experience with repair and maintenance for small tools, rental and construction equipment and light duty vehicles. In this position you will perform the day-to-day maintenance and repair on heavy industrial construction equipment. Service truck will be provided.

Key Relationships:

Foreman, Superintendent, Drivers, Operators, other skilled laborers

Specific Role Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe working environment. Provide high quality control standards while maintaining high levels of equipment readiness.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of industrial construction equipment (both diesel & gas powered). Service Truck Provided
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repair programs. Maintain effective equipment maintenance schedules and records on all company equipment and tools.
• Assist in the repair and fabrication of equipment by performing basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC).
• Analyze parts and supply stock to ensure an adequate and cost-effective inventory.
• Identify and work with outside specialty shops (machine, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) to perform special or time effective work when needed.
• Act as technical expert and advise personnel when to take equipment out of service due to mechanical problems.
• Monitor equipment and tool warranty programs to insure warranty claims are forwarded to Asset Manager for processing
• Assist in maintaining all corporate equipment files including inventory, repair and maintenance, etc.
• Perform additional assignments as requested by supervisors

Travel:

• Travel required

Job Requirements

• 3 - 5 years' experience working with construction equipment. Technical training in equipment repair and operation or equivalent combination of technical training and experience will be considered.
• Previous experience working with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic repair is a must.
• Diamond blade equipment service and repair a plus.
• Experienced in basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC) is a must.
• Must possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Work in inclement weather in and around repair facility.
• Ability to work both days / nights, weekends, extended hours, and overtime as needed.
• Strong construction technical skills and knowledge required
• Strong sense of urgency with a focus on quality and safety.
• Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds.
• Basic computer literacy working with MS Office (Excel, Word) and email a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Basic to intermediate arithmetic skills.

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