Job SearchEquipment Mechanic
Join Our Team at MacAllister Machinery:
At MacAllister Machinery, we provide top-quality service and repair for equipment rentals. We are currently seeking a motivated and skilled Equipment Mechanic to join our team. You will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise and make a significant impact on our customers' success.
As a Mechanic at MacAllister Machinery, you will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment malfunctions and failures. You will rebuild, repair, and maintain equipment and components, ensuring they are operating at their highest performance. Your mechanical aptitude combined with excellent problem-solving skills will enable you to provide accurate repairs and exceptional service.
Why Join MacAllister Machinery:
- Positive and Inclusive Environment:
- Be part of a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
- Supportive Team:
- Join a team that values collaboration and support, creating a rewarding workplace.
- Access to Resources and Training:
- Enjoy access to excellent resources and training, empowering you to enhance your skills.
- Competitive Compensation:
- Highlight any competitive salary or benefits package offered.
- Professional Development:
- Mentor opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within the company.
- Stability:
- MacAllister has been in business since 1945!
Position Summary
Position duties include but are not limited to performing mechanical services on equipment both new and rentals for the Service Department at job sites or in the shop.
Responsibilities
- Diagnoses and repairs equipment in the shop or at customer sites including rebuilding of components, a complete rebuild or any part thereof.
- Initiates and/or completes all associated paperwork for the service and/or repair, including writing the service report and recording time technician(s) spent repairing and/or servicing equipment, parts charged and returned, serial number, type of equipment, etc.
- Maintains customer satisfaction by understanding the customers’ needs and time constraints and attempting to complete scheduled repairs and services safely and within those constraints while providing superior quality to meet and/or exceed the customer’s needs.
- Maintains company issued vehicles, equipment, tools, work areas, etc. by keeping them in good working order, clean, professional in appearance, and up to date with suggested maintenance.
- Performs related duties as required such as maintaining the safety and housekeeping associated with the work site.
- Equipment should be cleaned, greased, all fluid levels checked and be in proper operation condition before being placed on the ready line.
- Internal shop repair orders are to be completed on each piece of equipment as work is performed.
- All service calls are to be performed in a timely and efficient manner as directed by the shop lead and coordinators.
- The shop deadline, service line, and equipment staging areas are to be kept clean, organized, and professional in appearance.
- Adheres to manager’s and lead mechanic’s directions regarding all repairs and service calls.
- Properly tags all equipment prior to placing in the ready line.
- Storage of equipment/vehicles in appropriate manner when not in use to prevent property damage.
- Completes all special assignments or projects from the manager on a timely basis.
Qualifications
Required:
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through a high school education or the equivalent with a technical background or additional training preferred, as provided through a vocational school with studies in diesel equipment repair.
- Minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment preferably with a rental company or Caterpillar and/or in a position with a working knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, electronic/electrical systems etc.
- Good problem solving, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and guidelines and basic understanding of warranty administration.
- Moderate computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office. Moderate experience using database systems.
- Good listening and verbal communication skills.
- A working knowledge of safety rules, laws and regulations concerning engine service, hydraulics, electrical, technical functions of various components and tooling procedures and capabilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with little supervision and achieve required goals and objectives.
- The ability to uphold professionalism with both internal and external customers, including personal appearance and friendly, courteous treatment of peers, subordinates, and customers.
- May be required to obtain a CDL.
- Valid driver’s license due to traveling obligations.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.