Shop Mechanic – Construction Equipment

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Shop Mechanic – Construction Equipment 

Newington, CT

Pay: $42.06-$47.80/hour (dependent on experience)
Benefits:

• UNION Shop!
• Welfare, annuity, pension, and vacation funds
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid company holidays
   

Key qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• CDL license a plus
   

Responsibilities:

Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.

• Troubleshoot problems
• Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
• Document steps taken to correct problems
  
  

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast, accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.

• Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
• Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
• Continually improve key processes
• Communicate repair status 
  
  

Successfully contribute toward building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.

• Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits, and other safety training as assigned
• Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training
• Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of Heavy Construction Equipment, CAT preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication and organization skills and have a high level of self-management
• Must be able to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
• CDL license a plus
   

Physical Requirements:

• Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
• Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
• Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
• Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
• Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
• Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
• Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
• Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
• Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
• Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
• Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and ANSI-rated protective footwear as required