Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Westfield , Massachusetts at Peckham Industries

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy construction equipment and machinery. You will play a key role in ensuring the equipment operates efficiently, minimizing downtime, and ensuring safety standards are met.

Essential Functions:

1. Results matter. Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of heavy equipment including asphalt pavers, rollers, milling machines, and other related machinery.
2. Committed to serve. Perform regular preventative maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on various types of heavy machinery and vehicles.
3. Ownership and caring. Proficient with diagnostic tools and basic computer skills to identify fault codes. Identify faulty components and replace worn-out or damaged parts (engine parts, transmissions, hydraulic components, etc.).
4. Test equipment after repairs to ensure proper functionality and safety standards are met.
5. Measurement. Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance, and services performed, along with inventory management for parts and tools.
6. Safety always wins. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company policies.
7. Respect and engage. Work closely with other team members and management to prioritize and complete work efficiently.
8. Assist in training and mentoring junior mechanics as needed.
9. Protect family and friends. Respond to emergency breakdowns or equipment failures on-site in a timely manner.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. 2 - 5 years of experience in the service repair industry. Auto/Heavy Truck and Equipment.
2. Valid driver’s license.
3. Knowledge of gas and diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
4. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
5. Flexibility to meet the company’s needs.
6. Legal right to work in the U.S.

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Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion. On occasion the job will require going out in the field and various plants and quarries.

Travel:

Travel may be required for this position to service equipment at other plants.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.