CDL A Jobs near Kittanning PA

Job Summary:

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision from the Shop Superintendent or Shop Leader.

Essential Functions:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild minor system failures on mobile equipment.
• Safely perform all essential functions.
• Generate report of parts necessary and time required to complete project.
• Safely operate equipment which may or may not require a commercial drivers license for diagnosing and testing purposes.
• Accurately generate in a timely manner all repair work orders.
• Perform cleanup at end of day or when job is completed including cleaning tools and putting tools in proper storage.
• Proactively communicate with Leaders and Equipment Operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Safely use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
• Consistently work on personal growth plan.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week. Occasionally work non-traditional hours including Night shift, Saturdays and Sundays.
• Regular travel to regional job sites is required.
• May require periodic travel and overnight stay outside of region.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of:

• Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Construction operations.

Ability to:

• Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
• Take and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and follow GOH Company policies and procedures.
• Mentor SSE personnel as directed.

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license for state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Prefer Class A CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements.
• Prefer Class A state inspection license.
• Must possess tools needed to complete assigned projects.
• Must be competent in each or working to become proficient in a majority of the following:
• Troubleshooting techniques.
• Hydraulic principles and systems.
• Power and drive train principles.
• Machine electronics.
• Cutting and welding processes.
• Fuel systems.

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.

Experience:

• Prefer three years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.

Physical Requirements

• Work with fuel and other petroleum products.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Physically climb on and off equipment safely.
• Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
• Work in shop or field environments with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces and inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.