Heavy Duty/ Equipment Job at Suit-Kote Corporation in Tully

Job Title: Heavy Duty/ Equipment Mechanic

Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation, a leading Asphalt products manufacturer, road construction and maintenance and asphalt application engineering company is seeking candidates for qualified auto and heavy equipment mechanics.

Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others.

Responsibilities/Job Duties:

• Diagnose and repair electrical, cooling, computer fuel, emissions, and hydraulic systems on HD trucks and trailers
• Diagnose and repair electrical, cooling, computer, emissions, fuel and hydraulic systems specialized on construction equipment ie. Chippers, pavers, rollers, mills, etc.
• Follow paper-flow procedures, including documenting correct mileage/hours and safety procedures and complete and maintain maintenance records and job orders
• Routine maintenance such as: changing oil, checking batteries, safety inspections, brake repairs, and lubricating equipment.
• Examine vehicles and equipment to determine if additional safety or repair work is needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Supply own tool set for heavy highway construction equipment
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Minimum of 5 years experience in industry or heavy-duty training

• Physical Organization and time management

• Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate
• Basic welding knowledge/ experience
• Willing to report to onsite repair orders
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Communicate clearly and effectively with team members

Physical Requirements:

• Flexibility in hours - overtime and weekend hours may be necessary

• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds
• Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements

• Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present
• Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting

Other Preferred Qualities:

• NYS Inspector's License
• Commercial Driver's License
• Obtain or willingness to obtain a Medical Card
• Ability to operate manual transmission or be willing to learn
• Ability to read and understand SDS
• Air brake certified
• Previous industry equipment training
• Willingness to obtain company provided forklift training
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Basic math skills

Salary Range: $25-$45

Additional Duties:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Benefits:

Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Road call differential pay available. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled