Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description
As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your duties will be to maintain all equipment, buildings and grounds. This role will also be required to assist with facility operations as needed including the operation of heavy equipment, soil processing equipment, and soil remediation plant.
This is a 1st shiftposition that requires the ability to periodically work weekends and overtime, as required.
Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Primary responsibility for heavy equipment repairs and preventative maintenance (loaders, excavators, screeners, stackers, etc.).
Proficient in heavy equipment operation (loaders, excavators, screeners, stackers, etc.).
Strong mechanical aptitude and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance.
Maintenance tasks for buildings and grounds, as required.
Experience obtaining quotes, placing orders, and managing material/supply inventory.
Welding ability (MIG and stick) Preferred
Ability to read and understand equipment manuals.
Able to follow directions, prioritize tasks, and work unsupervised at times.
Always maintain a clean and organized work area.
Wear proper PPE as required.
Verify, confirm and oversee all equipment to assure OSHA standards are met or exceeded.
Work directly with Operations and Environmental, Health and Safety staff to prioritize maintenance-related tasks.
Be involved in mandatory pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational meetings detailing task to be completed on shift and review all safety including proper PPE and monitoring.
Monitor all plant production and processing equipment
Attempt to resolve any operating issues that might come up