Company Overview:
Allan Gerke & Sons Inc is a Heavy Construction who has been in business for over 75 years. Gerke Excavating Inc provides services in Commercial, Highway and Municipal Construction, Site Development, Township Roadwork, Landfill Construction, Mining, Residential Construction, Aggregate Crushing and Lime Services.
At Gerke Excavating Inc, you are more than just an employee, you are a part of the family. A family that has worked progressively to develop our legacy that was built over 75 years ago through a collective vision and dedication. Our family of employees work alongside three generations to progressively move the company towards our vision. This vision would not be possible without employing and developing the best and brightest talent the market has to offer. Are you ready to join our family? Gerke appreciates and values the ongoing commitment of its employees and is pleased to provide a highly competitive total compensation and benefits package.
Responsibilities:
· The primary responsibility of the technician is to diagnose construction equipment repair needs and perform designated repairs on customer or company owned machines as directed. Repairs are made on, but not limited to, Caterpillar, Paccar, Detroit, Cummins, and John Deer.
· Perform mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
· Preventive maintenance and general machine upkeep.
· Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines and general machine performance is expected. Occasional operation of machines in the determination of repair need or repair assessment may occur.
· Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer's specifications though the use of hand tools, pneumatic tools, and any specialized tooling.
· Occasional use of basic welding equipment. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Research repair needs and order parts as needed.
· Load or unload equipment or components from customer owned or common carrier vehicles.
· Comply with OSHA & MSHA Safety and Health rules.
· All duties as assigned.
· Reviews customer requests for service to ascertain cause for service request, type of malfunction, and customer address.
· Determines staff hours, number of personnel, and parts and equipment required for service call, utilizing knowledge of product, typical malfunctions, and service procedures and practices.
· Prepares schedules for service personnel, assigns personnel to routes or to specific repair and maintenance work according to workers' knowledge, experience, and repair capabilities on specific types of products.
· Arranges for transportation of machines and equipment to customer's location for repairs or from customer's location to shop for repairs that cannot be performed on premises.
· Keeps records of work hours and parts utilized and work performed for each service call.
· Requisitions replacement parts and supplies.
· Patrol and monitor work areas and examine tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.
· Investigate accidents and injuries and prepare reports of findings.
· Compile operational and personnel records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results.
Qualifications:
· Three to seven experience required: troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, Caterpillar preferred. Experience in diagnosing equipment utilizing laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
· Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems, engines and components required.
· Knowledge of basic tools and tool usage, including basic welding skills.
· Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
· Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills - both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation and a desire to perform at one's highest level.
· Proficiency with computers and aspects of Microsoft office desired.
· MSHA certified, or the ability to be MSHA certified.
· OSHA 30 certification preferred.
· 609 Certification or ability to obtain certification.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
· CDL preferred.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and other business software applications is required.
· The ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality is required.
Physical Requirements:
In addition to being able to sit, stand, walk, read, talk, write, and hear, to perform the essential functions of this job an individual must be able to do the following additional activities: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Accommodation will be made if they are reasonable, do not create an undue hardship, and will enable an individual with a disability to safely perform the essential job functions. The following may be expected to be encountered: long periods of standing, periodic exposure to seasonal heat and cold, working with oils and greases, noise, shift work as needed - 1st and 2nd, working outside, stooping, bending, squatting, or working in a prone position.
Daily travel within Wisconsin will be required with the possibility of travel outside the state 50% of the time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
