Bramco, Inc
Experienced Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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Power Equipment Company, along with the rest of the Bramco family, constitute one of the largest construction, mining, forestry, scrap and waste equipment distribution networks in the United States. Together, we have sixteen full-service branches throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, northern Mississippi, southwest Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and southwest West Virginia. Power Equipment Company offers the most complete line of construction, mining, forestry equipment, and services available. We are committed to providing the people, market-leading products and quality services to decrease our customer’s downtime and increase their production and profits – to give our customers The POWER TO PERFORM!
Full Benefits Package – competitive pay rate with overtime available
· Medical
· Dental
· Vision
· 401K with Company match
· Flexible Spending Account
· Health Savings Account
· Paid Holidays, Birthday Holiday, Personal Days
· Vacation accrued giving credit for years of previous employment
· Company Truck provided
Job Summary: The technician will perform repair work on a wide variety of equipment ranging from complete machine overhauls to minor repairs such as fixing leaks, changing fluids and filters. Other types of repairs may include rebuild components such as engines, transmissions, hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic pumps. Some locations have test equipment to dyno test engines, hydraulic pumps and transmissions. Installations may include undercarriage on track machines, attachments on plumbing excavators for hammers or scalers; quick coupler attachments on loaders, excavators and backhoes.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform daily and operational activities in the service department to include the following, but not limited to:
- Troubleshoot equipment problem/diagnose failure
- Perform diagnostic functions, check pressures, check voltage, locate source of noise or vibration
- Disassemble machine, order parts, make repairs, assemble machine, check machine operation make sure repairs are complete and confirm problem is fixed unit has no leaks, and is work ready
- Clean parts, scrape gaskets, prep for assembly
- Responsible for a company vehicle and will travel daily
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of work environment
- Travel to jobsites and vendor training sessions as needed
- Overtime as needed
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent, a 2 year technical degree or comparable military training is preferred
- Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in the heavy equipment industry or a related field
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Excellent written and oral communication and basic mathematical skills.
- Proficient with a computer, including the use of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and diagnostic use using manufacturer provided programs.
- Must have a good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integrated
- Ability to stoop, kneel, push, pull, twist and carry and lift up to 70lbs.
- Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet
- Able to work in all types of weather conditions
- Capable of working with limited supervision / self-starter
- Maintain excellent customer service
- Must be able to pass a background, physical, and drug screen
We offer a stable and positive work environment that values integrity, and respect for others. Apply online with your resume attached or on the company's website.
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