Field Mechanic – Construction Equipment at H.O.PENN

H.O. Penn Machinery

HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Field Mechanic – Construction Equipment 

Newington, CT

Pay: $48.99

Benefits:

• Pension
• Welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid company holidays
   

Key qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of heavy construction equipment required, CAT strongly preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication skills and have a high level of self-management

Responsibilities:

Successfully provide service of recognized superior value.

• Troubleshoot problems
• Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
• Document steps taken to correct problems

Maximize the efficient use of service and repair processes to provide fast accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense.

• Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
• Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
• Continually improve key processes
• Effectively communicate status of repair work with supervisor

Effectively communicate with customers.

• Represent H.O. Penn in a positive, professional manner
• Communicate customers’ options to correct current problems
• Advise customer of cost of repair and collect payment as required

Successfully contribute toward building a culture of safety through completion of all safety initiatives and demonstrating safe work habits.

• Complete/attend all safety meetings, computer-based safety training, safety audits, and other safety training as assigned
• Work in a proactive, safe manner in compliance with all safety practices, policies, and training
• Immediately resolve and/or report all safety issues to supervisor
• Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with all Contamination Control Initiatives

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in troubleshooting and repair of heavy construction equipment required, CAT strongly preferred
• Must be computer proficient to be able to run diagnostic software and prepare service communications
• Must have strong communication skills and have a high level of self-management

Essential Physical Job Qualifications:

• Standing and walking
• Lifting (up to 60lbs.)
• Carrying (up to 50lbs.)
• Push/pull (up to 80lbs.)
• Sitting, rotation and forward bending (sitting and standing)
• Hand coordination and reaching 
• Grip (30lbs. with both hands, 80lbs. with preferred/single hand)
• Foot pedal operation
• Climbing stairs and ladders
• Crawling, low work (kneeling), and awkward positioning
• Outdoor work (as required)
• Wearing 10-20lbs. of protective clothing, including fire resistant clothing, welding helmet/shield, & ANSI-rated protective footwear (as required)
   

Reasonable accommodations made as needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.