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Rifenburg

Rifenburg is hiring: Heavy Equipment Technician in Zebulon

Rifenburg, Zebulon, NC, US, 27597


Job Description

Job Description
Salary: $30-$40 per hour

The Heavy Equipment Technician performs technical work on Heavy Trucks and Equipment. Assists in troubleshooting of all road and shop inquiries. Our Technicians ensure the quality of repairs, consistency of service, communication of needs, and act as facilitators of safety and production necessary to complete tasks. This position requires strong team leadership skills as well as the ability to work side by side with all employees. This position is Monday-Friday 7am-4pm, based out of our Zebulon, North Carolina shop.

Essential Job Functions:


  • Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and diagnose repairs on all vehicles and equipment; field repairs when necessary
  • Maintains accurate timely paperwork (mechanics reports, invoice coding, other requirements.)
  • Orders parts, replacement parts, and supplies for assigned work
  • Coordinates missed parts, improper orders, and deliveries; follows up on required credits
  • Maintains organization and cleanliness of the shop and company vehicles
  • Works side by side with operations to ensure prompt delivery of repaired equipment
  • Represents the company in a strict professional manner while on our job sites or outside customers
  • Stays up to date with trends in heavy equipment technologies
  • Assists other Technicians as required

Experience/Education: Minimum five years prior work experience required on a variety of heavy construction equipment including excavators, bulldozers, off-road haulers, and loaders. Valid Drivers License required; CDL a plus!



Required Skills:


  • Knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures involved in maintenance repairs and replacement
  • Strong organizational, planning and leadership skills
  • Ability to interpret technical manuals
  • Proficient computer skills; familiarity with equipment software preferred.
  • Efficient verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to productively troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment with accuracy and speed; shifting priorities as necessary
  • Creates and maintains positive working relationships with others

Other: Must have own tools



Supervisory Skills: This position does not supervise others.



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