Refuse Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :      Refuse Equipment Mechanic

Department :  Service

Reports to :    Service Manager / Assistant Service Manager / Shop Foreman / Service Writer

Job Summary :

This position must have general mechanical experience.  Requires individual to work under the supervision of the Shop Foreman and Service Writer. Individual will receive work assignments and schedule on a daily basis. Perform assigned tasks per schedule and process all required documentation.  Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff, regarding repairs.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Perform repairs on customer equipment as directed by the Service Writer or Shop Foreman, in indoor or outdoor applications and in dirty or foul environments.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on customer’s equipment.
• Perform required maintenance on Company owned equipment.
• Report and track time worked on jobs accurately.
• Complete repair orders as outlined with efficiency and accuracy.
• Diagnose and perform repairs.
• Ability to determine the proper tools and equipment needed for a job.
• Operate, monitor and control equipment or systems to diagnose and perform repairs on equipment
• Inspect equipment to determine if additional work is required.
• Ability to remain stationary, position or traverse equipment to properly diagnose repairs.  Also be able to position parts up to 50 pounds into place for proper installation.
• Save and tag parts per factory warranty guidelines if a warranty repair.
• Create parts list for required repairs.
• Read and understand electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
• Notify Service Manager and Service Writer if additional work is required or items listed on service order are not needed.
• Notify Service Manager and Service Writer if repairs cannot be completed within time frame promised.
• Supervise work of apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Must be able to perform basic fabrication jobs such as cutting, measuring, torching, welding, etc.
• Keep shop and / or service truck work space clean.
• Keep up to date with factory training, tech tips and service bulletins.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, report any safety issues and accidents to manager.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Preferred Skills / Abilities :

At Haaker Equipment Company, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. Haaker is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protect under federal, state, or local law. Haaker Equipment Company will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential function of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to the individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation and / or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Haaker Equipment Company. Contact the HR Manager with any questions or requests for accommodation.

Company Description

Heavy Equipment Dealership with seven branches across three states (California, Nevada and Arizona).

Company Description

Heavy Equipment Dealership with seven branches across three states (California, Nevada and Arizona).