Mechanic Heavy Equipment and Trailer WED (Req #: 171) Job at Peckham Industries
Location: Shaftsbury, VT
Date Posted: 11/17/2021
Family by Choice
Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” philosophy delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company’s construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.
Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.
Job Summary:
This position operates both inside and in an outside construction environment diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems including Front End Loaders, Excavators, and Fleet Hauling Trailers. The Mechanic will also perform preventative maintenance and courtesy checks, operate diagnostic equipment, and maintain each vehicle’s service record. Other duties include coordinating, scheduling work, organizing, and providing top expertise for complex repair requirements.
Benefits:
- Competitive starting wages. Wages negotiable with experience in the construction industry.
- Health benefits provided upon first day of work making for an easy transition.
- Overtime opportunities available for employees looking for extra hours, subject to workload
- Matching 401k
- Generous paid time off
Essential Functions:
1. Coordinate and schedule work
2. Diagnose and repair vehicle systems
3. Manage and plan preventive maintenance and courtesy checks for trailers and heavy equipment
4. Operate diagnostic equipment, as necessary
5. Maintain vehicle service records
6. Operate lifts, air tools, lathes, and mill work machines that refinish valve seals along with special equipment to mount and dismount tires
7. Work with hazardous solvents and a great assortment of hand tools
Requirements, Education and Experience:
- 5 years of experience as a Mechanic, preferred
- Excellent diagnostic skills
- Up-to-date with new technical information and techniques
- High School Diploma or GED, preferred
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills
- Legal right to work in the U.S.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:
Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion. This position operates in both an inside and outside construction environment.
Values:
At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success.
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Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact Recruitment@peckham.com.
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