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Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic

AmeriTex Pipe & Products -
Denison, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Heavy equipment electrical system troubleshooting
Diesel engine system repair
Vehicle inspections
Automotive preventive maintenance inspections
Heavy equipment operation
Team leadership
Diesel mechanics
Electrical work
Electrical schematic reading and interpretation
Construction equipment servicing
Power transmission system maintenance
Supervising experience
Facility maintenance management
Construction machinery maintenance
Mechanical inspection for vehicle damage
Mentoring
Managing facilities maintenance teams
Electrical maintenance
Diesel Mechanic Certification
Technical troubleshooting support
Electrical parts
Heavy machinery engine diagnostics
Leadership
Power transmission systems
Diesel engine repair
Diesel engine brake system servicing

Full Job Description

Hours: 5am - 5:30pm (hours can vary)

The Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for overseeing the inspection, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of all heavy equipment assigned to the facility. This role provides technical leadership to the maintenance team, ensures equipment reliability and safety, assigns daily work, and assists with troubleshooting complex mechanical and hydraulic issues. The Lead Mechanic ensures repairs are completed efficiently while maintaining accurate maintenance records and complying with all company safety policies

EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 5 years of experience repairing and maintaining heavy equipment, including dozers, excavators, forklifts, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, cranes, and other diesel-powered off-road equipment.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic or supervisory role, overseeing daily maintenance activities, assigning work, mentoring mechanics, and ensuring repairs are completed safely and efficiently.
Strong experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, powertrain components, braking systems, steering systems, and undercarriages.
Proficient in performing preventive maintenance, inspections, major component replacements, and equipment overhauls.
Experience using diagnostic software, service manuals, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret hydraulic schematics, electrical diagrams, and equipment service manuals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to:

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; adjusting and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Escalate issues to the Maintenance Manager as needed.
Other related duties as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Please describe your experience maintaining and servicing heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, motor graders, etc.), including diesel engine preventive maintenance tasks.
Are you able to work in a non-climate controlled environment?
Our facility is located at 1750 Wall Street Rd Gunter. Will the commute work for you?
Do you have Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Lead, Lead Heavy Equipment Operator, or in a similar leadership role within a construction, manufacturing, or industrial environment? If so, please clarify.
What is your desired salary?

Experience:

Heavy Equipment Mechanical: 3 years (Required)
Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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