Mechanic - Santa Clara, United States - Penhall

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    Job Description

    Main Purpose:

    The Penhall Company has an immediate opening for a Mechanic to join our team. We are looking for a Diesel Mechanic with experience working with Rental Equipment, excavators, wheel loaders, skidsteers, backhoes, trucks. In this position you will perform the day-to-day maintenance and repair on heavy industrial construction equipment. Service truck will be provided.

    Key Relationships:

    Foreman, Superintendent, Drivers, Operators, other skilled laborers

    Specific Role Responsibilities:
    • Maintain a safe working environment. Provide high quality control standards while maintaining high levels of equipment readiness.
    • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a variety of heavy industrial construction equipment (both diesel & gas powered). Service Truck Provided
    • Carry out preventative maintenance and repair programs. Maintain effective equipment maintenance schedules and records on all company equipment and tools.
    • Assist Maintenance Manager in the repair and fabrication of equipment by performing basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC).
    • Analyze parts and supply stock to ensure an adequate and cost-effective inventory.
    • Identify and work with outside specialty shops (machine, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) to perform special or time effective work when needed.
    • Act as technical expert and advise personnel when to take equipment out of service due to mechanical problems.
    • Monitor equipment and tool warranty programs to insure warranty claims are forwarded to Asset Manager for processing
    • Assist in maintaining all corporate equipment files including inventory, repair and maintenance, etc.
    • Perform additional assignments as requested by supervisors
    Travel:
    • Travel required
    Job Requirements
    • 3 - 5 years' experience working with heavy industrial construction equipment. Familiarity with grinding and grooving concrete construction equipment a plus. Technical training in equipment repair and operation or equivalent combination of technical training and experience will be considered.
    • Previous experience working with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic repair is a must.
    • Diamond blade equipment service and repair a plus.
    • Experienced in basic to advanced welding techniques (MIG, TIG, ARC) is a must.
    • Must possess practical knowledge of the function, operation, and maintenance of construction equipment.
    • Work in inclement weather in and around repair facility.
    • Ability to work both days / nights, weekends, extended hours, and overtime as needed.
    • Strong construction technical skills and knowledge required
    • Strong sense of urgency with a focus on quality and safety.
    • Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds.
    • Basic computer literacy working with MS Office (Excel, Word) and email a plus.
    • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
    • Basic to intermediate arithmetic skills.
    • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
    Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Penhall Company encourages qualified females, minorities, veterans, disabled persons to apply.