Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Department: Production Reports to: General Manager Pay Grade: $34-$44 Hourly

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Classification: Nonexempt

Company

Lannon Stone Products is a mid-sized, privately-held construction aggregates company with operations in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. This urban mining environment and private ownership structure are the foundation for our commitment to building and operating great facilities for our neighbors, customers, employees, and vendors.

Job Summary

Perform preventative maintenance and service on all heavy mobile equipment to ensure Lannon Stone equipment is safe to operate and protect the investment in the equipment.

Job Functions

- Embrace role in making the quarry safe and take initiative to fix safety issues

- Inspect equipment to ensure performance and safety standards are met

- Perform and supervise all 1000 and 2000-hour services on mobile equipment

- Train mobile equipment operators to perform all 250 and 500 services on mobile equipment

- Remain “on-call” as a field technician to ensure uptime on critical mobile equipment

- Stay informed of all maintenance issues with fleet, ensuring that repairs are prioritized appropriately

- Discuss, troubleshoot, and diagnose issues with equipment operators, turning problems into training

- Perform software diagnostics and collaborate with other mechanics to resolve complex technical issues

- Order necessary parts for repairs and preventative maintenance

- Maintain a clean and organized shop at all times

- Maintain a clean and well-groomed personal appearance. Grooming styles dictated by religion and ethnicity are not restricted. Must avoid clothing with stamps that are offensive or inappropriate.

- Operate mobile equipment to assist in production as needed

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Working Environment

Up to 100% of time spent in manufacturing environments around industrial equipment. Up to 25% of time spent driving a vehicle. Environment will have extreme temperatures, strong odors, fuels, dust, grease, and other manufacturing features.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing these essential functions of this position.

Competencies Required

- Integrity & Trust

- Priority Setting

- Perseverance

- Composure

- Problem Solving

- Functional / Technical Skills

- Self-Development

- Business Acumen

- Approachability

- Informing

- Confronting Others

- Boss Relationships

Minimum Qualifications

- Associate degree in diesel technology

- Basic math proficiency

- Basic electrical knowledge

- Basic principles of physics

- English at minimum, Spanish is a plus

- Professional written and oral communication

- Minimum 10 years field experience

- Driver’s license with clean driving record

- Embrace a team environment where all members contribute to the success of the operation

- Willing to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, learning and performing a variety of jobs

- Punctual and reliable, good attendance required

- Must past pre-employment functional test, physical and drug screen

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift (75 lbs.). Employee must be able to hear equipment running to analyze failures. Sight is mandatory to ensure safety while performing essential tasks on mobile equipment.

Employee must be able to understand issues, problems, and opportunities and make timely and sound decisions. Employee must take responsibility for decisions and understand the impact and implications of decisions and provide feedback as necessary. Employee must be able to communicate with other employees to ensure proper training and relaying repair and maintenance information. Must be able to lead a small team of mobile equipment operators for repairs and maintenance and have a vast working knowledge of all Lannon Stone mobile equipment. Employee must be able to demonstrate personal management to prioritize workload, review equipment as needed, and manage time spent on tasks. Employee must develop a working relationship with vendor to ensure timely and cost efficient purchases. Employee must have training skills to properly train new mobile equipment operators on quarry trucks. Employee must demonstrate attention to detail, managing interruptions, meeting deadlines, and plan through work tasks.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.