Duties and Responsibilities:
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From 7:30 am to 4:30 am, assist with inspections
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Responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of heavy equipment and trucks, including repairing equipment and trucks when needed
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Responsibility for learning how to assist in changing blades, wings, ripper teeth, sheer pins, seized grease points, lights, fuses, air and fuel filters, wipers, tires, tire chains, prime a diesel engine, tighten belts, replace hydraulic hoses, fluid checks and test
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Report and document any repairs and file accordingly
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The main goal is to try to keep costs down for the department
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Must be willing to work overtime when required
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Must read maintenance manuals for daily, weekly, and monthly checks, including grease intervals with up-to-date maintenance documentation
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Report to manager when required to do so
Qualifications:
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A Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate would be an asset, but is not necessary
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Class 3 and/or Class 1 driver’s license would be an asset, but not necessary,
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Must have the capability to operate all heavy equipment.
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Must have heavy duty mechanic certificate/experience in the mechanics of heavy equipment/trucks
