Job Type Full-timeDescriptionGuiding with Principles and Passion! Newman Tractor is a family-owned heavy equipment sales, rentals & parts dealership. We paired our dealership with used equipment and a wide array of attachments to serve the construction, utility, mining, energy, and agricultural industries. Newman Tractor was named a Top 5 Dealership from Sany Global in 2023. We continue to grow and have expanded to 5 locations across KY, FL, and OH, renting nationwide.Newman Tractor is founded on strong principles that guide us, our employees, and our customers to always do what is right and pour into those we serve. We strive to be an employer of choice providing our employees with a trusting and nurturing work environment. Our aim is to hire humble & hungry individuals looking to grow in their career both personally & professionally. We believe in sharing our success not only with our employees but also with our greater community and invite you to learn more by applying to our open position!The Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic position is to support Newman Tractor's service department in providing excellent customer service in a timely fashion. This position is fast paced and highly detailed. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is self-driven, organized, detail-orientated, and an effective communicator. Individuals interested in this position should possess a professional communication style and have a desire to work collaboratively in a shop/warehouse environment with all team members.Requirements
- Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic accepts assigned work orders from Service Manager in order to begin diagnosing and planning work required to repair the units. This includes but is not limited to electrical, hydraulic, undercarriage, and mechanical repairs.
- Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments including hoses, belts, fluids, and filters.
- Operate equipment as needed to diagnose and repair.
- Make heavy equipment mechanical repairs after a complete inspection and analysis of breakdown has been completed and approved by the Service Manager.
- Responsible for writing complete repair descriptions on work order, including correct model and serial number of equipment and hour meter reading.
- Turns in all paperwork to the Service Manager.
- Create and organize all paperwork generated during the shop repair.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
- If applicable, make service calls up to a 5-hour one way radius from the Newman Tractor location or whatever management deems necessary to service customers (if applicable overnight accommodations covered by Newman Tractor)
Qualifications
- Experience with online parts and service manuals as well as diagnostic software for heavy equipment
- Self-motivated and professional
- Excellent customer service skills/experience
- At least 5 years of mechanical service experience in heavy equipment
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of hours worked
Benefits
- 80 hours of paid vacation (prorated in year of hire)
- 401k with up to 4% match of total compensation for heavy equipment
- HDHP & Co-pay medical plans with 80% of premium paid by employer for employee coverage (other coverages available)
- Voluntary coverages offered for Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Accident & Critical Illness
- Yearly work boot allowance
- Other benefits can be discussed with eligible applicants
Salary Description $23+/hour determined by experience