Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Yard Mechanic/Technician specializing in Oil and Gas equipment, where your expertise will keep heavy machinery and industrial assets running smoothly and efficiently. This role is vital in maintaining the operational integrity of our fleet and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance across our operations. We are seeking energetic, detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about mechanical excellence. Whether working on excavators, cranes, farm machinery, or heavy-duty trucks, you’ll play a key role in supporting our field operations and customer service commitments.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on a wide range of heavy equipment including excavators, cranes, forklifts, and farm machinery using OEM manuals and schematics.
- Conduct mechanical repairs such as engine overhauls, transmission servicing, brake repairs, suspension adjustments, hydraulics troubleshooting, and alignment procedures.
- Fabricate parts or components as needed using welding, soldering, hand tools, power tools, and fabrication techniques to ensure equipment longevity.
- Operate heavy machinery such as excavators, cranes, and forklift trucks safely during maintenance or repair tasks.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems including automotive diagnostics and electrical wiring to identify issues quickly and accurately.
- Maintain detailed service records for all repairs performed; ensure compliance with safety standards including air brake systems and HVAC units.
- Assist with tire service, heavy lifting tasks, assembly of equipment parts, and general vehicle maintenance to support ongoing operational needs.
Requirements
- Proven mechanic experience with dealership or industrial equipment repair; familiarity with Caterpillar (CAT) OEM parts preferred.
- Strong knowledge of schematics for electrical systems, hydraulics, transmissions, HVAC systems, and suspension components.
- Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques including welding and soldering; ability to use hand tools and power tools proficiently.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractor-trailers safely and effectively.
- Mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, brake systems (including air brakes), alignment procedures, HVAC systems, and tire service.
- Experience working with farm machinery or industrial equipment is highly desirable.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to clients or team members.
- Physical ability to perform heavy lifting tasks regularly; comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Join us in this exciting role where your mechanical expertise will directly impact operational success! We value proactive problem-solvers who are eager to maintain top-tier equipment performance while delivering exceptional service in a fast-moving environment.
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Work Location: In person