Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Mechanic
Reports to: Equipment Service Manager FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-exempt Company Overview W. O. Grubb is a leading provider of bare and operated heavy lift crane rental, complex rigging, and specialized hauling. W. O. Grubb was founded in 1962 and continues to be family-owned today. Our mission is to provide high quality equipment, skilled manpower, and superior responsiveness to our customers, including industrial plant managers, utility managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and others in the construction industry. Eleven branches in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and North Carolina service our Mid-Atlantic footprint and beyond.
Description Summary A Mechanic's job is to efficiently maintain to the highest quality all of W. O. Grubb's equipment, realize cost savings whenever possible, and help achieve the mission and goals of the company, while maintaining outstanding customer service. The Mechanic usually works under direct supervision and expected to work long hours with frequent standing and moving. Possible exposure to extreme heat or cold external temperatures, and subject to working weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities: - Responsible for performing PM and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, booms, electrical systems (including troubleshooting onboard computer systems), hydraulic systems (booms, outriggers, pumps), brakes and other basic components.
- Ensure that all service reports are completed correctly and submitted to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Ensure that all routine maintenance is performed (and documented) according to specific equipment and manufacturer's specifications.
- Ensure that all required repairs are completed efficiently and cost effectively, and that all repairs are documented in detail.
- Ensure that all required reports and forms are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential: - Must have the ability to work on hydraulic and conventional cranes, forklifts, tractor trailers and miscellaneous equipment.
- Must work well and communicate effectively with operator and other mechanics.
- Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and fit for duty test.
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Desired: - Minimum of 3 years' experience in crane maintenance with proven troubleshooting skills.
- Experience in crane operations (CCO is highly desirable).
- Must work safely in a fast-paced environment - many times under pressure.
- Experience with Grove, Demag, Link-Belt and Liebherr cranes.
- Experience in diesel, gasoline and propane engines.
- Proven ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Creative thinking skills to make continuous improvements.
- Prefer candidates with proficient oral and written communication skills, technical skills, and functional skills.
- Willing to work day and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
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Work Environment The employee may be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment. The employee could occasionally be exposed to extreme temperatures, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the workplace is moderate.
W. O. Grubb is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Tags
Hourly pay, For contractors, For subcontractor, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift,