POSITION SUMMARY
Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and rebuild heavy equipment used for deep foundation and ground improvement projects, including crawler cranes, drilling rigs, ICE power packs/gear box Vibrolances, grout pumps, and similar machinery. Perform repairs and component replacements on equipment in the yard, shop, or at field job sites. Apply mechanical knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair operating equipment and machinery. Operate boom, cable, and lifting equipment to diagnose mechanical issues and verify the quality, accuracy, and completeness of completed repairs. Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality, effective communication with employees and equipment vendors at all levels, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and actively supporting workplace safety standards, company policies, and organizational initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Work in a safe manner, recognize and correct site hazards, and comply with WBC, OSHA and DOT safety requirements
- Serve as a safe and productive member of the Civil Group
- Confer with Site Super and/or Shop Foreman for repairs and issues.
- Discuss service work with field superintendents. All field work must be approved and scheduled by the Site Super and/or Shop Foreman.
- Inspect equipment to determine service / repair needs. Trouble shoot issues and diagnose what is needed for the repair. Communication with equipment manufacturers
- Perform routine maintenance services and repairs for drilling equipment, drilling tools, and light / heavy equipment ranging from portable generators to 40,000- pound track excavators, including but not limited to (crawler cranes, drilling rigs, ICE power packs/gear box vibrolances, grout pumps)
- Test components / systems utilizing analyzers, gauges and computerized diagnostic devices. Measure parts to make sure they meet specs.
- Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear / repair
- Follow manufacturer’s documents and WBC checklists to ensure equipment is thoroughly examined and maintained
- Test to verify equipment is functioning properly after maintenance / repair is complete to ensure the piece does not return “problem not fixed”
- Equipment / Tool Tag – complete the white tab upon completion of work.
- Daily Equipment Maintenance / Safety Inspection Checklist – include a blank checklist in all equipment with checklist tubes or cabs upon completion of the work
- Document service records
- Welding and fabricating
- Clean / wash equipment
- Be available for emergency calls outside normal business hours
- Perform job duties onsite when not performing field services
- Maintain supplies on field truck and be responsible for service / repair of field truck and dispose of fluids properly.
- Make improvement recommendations to Site Super and Shop Foreman regarding field-based services / repairs
- Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
- Perform all assigned roles, responsibilities, and related work processes / tasks in the safest possible manner. Ensure that a safe, accident/incident-free work environment is maintained for all co-workers, customers, clients, suppliers, etc. at all times
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