Heavy Equipment Oiler/Maintenance Job at Schellinger Construction in Columbia Fa

Functional Summary

Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for completing preventive maintenance on a variety road construction equipment, trucks and trailers. The Heavy Equipment Oiler/Maintenance must be able to work independently, travel to our various project sites, and work over-time as needed.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Heavy Equipment Oiler/Maintenance include, but are not limited to:

• Performs all scheduled preventative maintenance services including fluid and filter maintenance within time requirement guidelines. Cycles all machine functions to ensure all preventative maintenance procedures performed correctly and completely.
• Performs schedule oil sampling (SOS) accurately and sends samples to lab.
• Identifies potential safety problems on all makes and types of construction equipment through walk around inspection and reports them to the shop foreman or site superintendent.
• Keeps accurate records of preventative maintenance services completed on equipment.
• Communicates machine issues and status of machine to shop foreman.
• Orders, stocks, maintains and organizes preventive maintenance supplies such as air and fuel filters, fluids and grease.

• Work with and follow directions from supervisors.
• Able to work both independently and with other mechanics/employees

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety, Teamwork & Compliance

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety policies and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Understand and comply with Company policies and procedures
• Promote a team approach and maintain an open and respectful approach to communication with all employees.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment: steel toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection.

Requirements/Experience

• Ability to self-schedule and perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• A High School Diploma or G.E.D. is preferred.
• A valid commercial driver’s license and good MVR is required.
• Must be willing to work an average of 50 + hours per week during the busy season, including some Saturdays. 40 hours per week can be expected during the slower winter season.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and cold, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• MSHA certification is required. Training will be provided as needed.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Associates Degree or technical training from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• One year similar experience working on heavy equipment required.
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft computer products or other comparable systems required.
• Knowledge of proper fluid disposal and environmental practices.
• Ability to start and run machinery.

Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability

The successful applicant will be required to join or be a member of the Union of Operating Engineers

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.