Heavy Equipment Technician - Master Mechanic
Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC
Auburn Hills, MI
Manufacturing / Production, Business Management / Project / Planning
Responsibilities
- Check all equipment regularly, execute preventative maintenance and effectively communicate to operator, foreman or equipment manager of any operating deficiencies.
- Troubleshoot problems on equipment properly and effectively with minimum downtime - mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
- Set up and operate equipment.
- Adheres to all safety rules and maintains good housekeeping (5S) in shop area.
- Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnosing of equipment malfunctions and failures
- Diagnoses and repairs equipment in our maintenance facilities, and in the field.
- Completes all required reporting for service time in an accurate and efficiently; this includes writing service reports, properly allocating time to each job, and tracking parts charged and parts returned.
- Meeting all safety requirements (including toolbox talks, man lift inspections, submitting incident reports, Lockout/Tag out, Confined Space entry, PPE, etc.)
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Exhibits good problem-solving skills; is able to identify problems, solicit other’s opinions and offer valid solutions. Interprets and applies policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Must be mechanically inclined and licensed to operate heavy trucks and equipment
- Strong working knowledge of hydraulics, power train and electrical systems.
- Be able to communicate with all positions of the workforce
- Exhibit honesty and trustworthiness
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient use of computer software, such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma
- Valid driver’s license, with ability to obtain Chauffeur or CDL
- 3-5 years of mechanical experience, or in a related field
- Experience with heavy equipment is preferred
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in the heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. The physical abilities of this position require the employee to be able to frequently sit, stand, climb, low level work, reaching, bending, and trunk movements. Also may require carrying, pushing/pulling, dexterity of hands and fingers, seeing, hearing and talking. Lifting requirements may include up to 60 pounds. Traveling is an essential requirement of this position to ensure implementation of Heavy Equipment Technician functions.
About the company
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Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC has been proudly serving the Sunshine State since 1981. With over four decades of experience, we are honored to be a leading asphalt paving company with full-scope capabilities. We have a proven reputation for providing asphalt and concrete manufacturing services, along with managing and building heavy civil infrastructure projects. Every day, millions of Floridians experience the high-quality roads we’ve paved and the runways every airline can depend on.
Ajax has four Florida office locations — Tampa, North Venice, Fort Myers, and Lake Wales — multiple satellite project field offices, and eight state-of-the-art hot mix asphalt (HMA) plants producing over one million tons of HMA annually.
Ajax Paving strives to be the Employer of Choice, Partner of Choice, and Contractor of Choice. Many of our employees have been with Ajax for longer than 10 years. Our employee devotion is a direct reflection of our culture, demonstrating that Ajax Paving is the Employer of Choice. Our clients continually award contracts to Ajax Paving based on our successful completion of work, proving that Ajax is the Contractor of Choice.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be drug-free & nicotine-free. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply.