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Kanaan Communications, LLC Mechanic in Selma, Texas
A successful Mechanic will be responsible for service, repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose all heavy equipment, rolling stock, dump trucks, flatbeds, trailers, small engines, hydraulic, gas and diesel machinery and electrical systems.
Role Overview:
A successful Mechanic will be responsible for service, repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose all heavy equipment, rolling stock, dump trucks, flatbeds, trailers, small engines, hydraulic, gas and diesel machinery and electrical systems.
Responsibilities:
Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections on both company vehicles and construction equipment including both gas and diesel machinery.
Examine vehicles and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment failure
Examine vehicles and equipment and recommend proactive maintenance or service in order to avoid vehicle and equipment failure
Service and repair heavy equipment and vehicles
Load, unload and drive heavy equipment to work-site as well as in the yard
Operate forklift to load/unload truck
Operate and test equipment as needed
Welding and fabrication
Complete appropriate and required paperwork to ensure documentation of repair and maintenance
Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Climb up and down ladders, machinery, and other objects.
Push, pull, reach, and carry objects such as tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 80lbs.
Load and unload tools and equipment on truck
Coordinate movement of eyes, hands, fingers, and feet.
50% of the work is performed in a shop environment and 50% outside in typical weather extremes.
Work surfaces include concrete, asphalt, gravel, and dirt.
Exposure to noisy machinery and traffic – ear protection is available.
Frequent exposure to dust and pollen
Qualifications:
1-2 years of diesel/gas mechanic experience or combination of experience and certified mechanic program education is required
Possess a valid Class A Commercial driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must have own standard mechanic tools.
Ability to read and comprehend technical repair documents
Follow instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions
Consistently at work and on time
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Follow all safety guidelines. Is alert and aware of surroundings and working hazards. Wears hardhat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, approved safety footwear, and seatbelt.
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. ( https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm )
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
