Mar 23, 2020
Full time
GENERAL PURPOSE Repairs and maintains small engine related equipment, both gas and diesel. Maintains equipment inventory and equipment maintenance records. Serves as a lead person on a shop maintenance crew when needed. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES -- Responsible for maintenance and repair of small engines, both gas and diesel, including basic hydraulic and electrical equipment. -- Assists in the troubleshooting and repair of customers equipment while they are in the yard. -- Assists in loading and unloading of equipment for customers. -- Ability to operate all small tools and equipment used in construction related application. -- Performs preventative maintenance work on all small equipment. -- Maintains inventory records on repairs made, parts ordered, and parts inventory. -- Acts as a lead person in Small Tools shop, and coordinates work of other crew members, assuring completion of necessary tasks. -- Keeps vehicle records. -- Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience -- Graduation from a standard high school and two (2) years’ work experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of small equipment, both diesel and gasoline type engines and hydraulic equipment, to include two (2) years’ experience in the operation, and maintenance of equipment. Pervious work experience at an equipment rental company is a plus. Special Requirements -- Must possess a valid California Driver's License. -- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities -- Thorough knowledge of small tools, to include hydraulics, and small engine equipment, both gas and diesel. -- Working knowledge of safety practices and procedures while making mechanical repairs; -- Working knowledge of automated Foley Grinding Equipment. -- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment with accuracy and speed, ability to create effective working relationships with employees; ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. -- Ability to maintain written equipment maintenance records. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED -- Service truck; including skid steer tractors, mini excavators, air compressors, generators under 25kw, pneumatic tools, chain saw, cut off saw, water pumps, vibratory compactors, electronic motors, light towers, message boards, utility trailers, vacuum trailers, miscellaneous hand and power tools for construction use. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. -- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. -- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed seasonal conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. -- The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. Teichert is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Company.