What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC - Heavy Equipment position at Bonness Inc.?
Job Description
MECHANIC – Heavy Equipment
Summary: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic role has responsibilities that include repairs and services on many kinds of machines including bulldozers, earthmovers, graders, paving machines, and fleet vehicles.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the upkeep, maintenance, and repair work on heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, cranes, graders and other equipment.
- Adjust equipment and repair and/or replace defective parts, components, or systems using hand and power tools.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer’s specifications.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
- Service attachments and tools such as blades, ploughs, winches, and side booms.
- Complete required inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment to maximize safety, productivity, and lifespan.
- Craft thorough reports and records in a timely manner and provide final documentation to upper management.
- Monitor equipment for compliance with prescribed operating and safety standards.
- Participate in general shop operations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Perform routine oil changes, tire rotation, fluid changes, battery inspections, electrical system testing, brake inspections and replacement, etc. Must be performed as detailed on the maintenance log sheets.
- Maintain repairs log
Job Requirements
- Must be able to look at mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, identify problems and think about possible solutions.
- Experience with CAT preferred.
- Ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Heavy equipment maintenance experience required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.,
- Preferred valid CDL license and DOT physical card and pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes and work cooperatively and jointly.
Bonness Inc. offers a Full Benefits Package including:
· Competitive compensation, DOE.
· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
· 401(k) with company match
· Paid Vacation
· Paid Holidays
· Great Family Owned Culture
All work is local.
Our Office is Fragrance-Free.
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Bonness Inc. is a family-owned company with over 40 years' experience in the local marketplace of Southwest Florida. Our employees are a team of highly motivated individuals who are committed to building nothing but the best. Through honesty and integrity, and a strong commitment to customer service, Bonness Inc. has earned a reputation for being the preferred civil contractor in the region. Located in Naples, FL, we specialize in site work, underground utilities, paving, striping and seal coating, and concrete projects. Projects include renovations, alterations, and new construction.
Bonness Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.