USST is Seeking a Qualified Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic
September 23, 2022
Wastewater Visibility News
U.S. Submergent Technologies (USST) is the premier service provider for restoring the capacity of wet infrastructure. Specializing in submergent cleaning of sand, grit, and debris from hard-to-clean environments, USST operates in a variety of industries including wastewater/stormwater, oil and gas, power plants and more.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Headquartered in Orlando Florida, USST is seeking to add a qualified Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic to its team. This Heavy Equipment & Truck Mechanic will be primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of USST’s fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment.
| Classification: | Hourly |
| Reports to: | USST General Manager |
| Department: | Florida Service Group |
| Location: | Orlando, FL |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Salary Range: | $30-40/hour |
| Contact: | Please send application to jobs@ussubmergent.com |
MAIN DUTIES:
- Mobilize to vehicle location to diagnose and repair defects on heavy duty equipment, gasoline and diesel-powered trucks
- Participate in training to improve skills in heavy equipment operations, repairs, and maintenance
- Inspect diesel powered units, hydraulic systems and injection valves and systems
- Repair and replace hoses as needed
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspection and service at regularly scheduled intervals
- Inspect hydraulic and cable operated attachments on vehicles
- Implement equipment upgrades to motor vehicles and pumping systems as required
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents in a timely manner to supervisor
- Improve operations, streamline work processes, work cooperatively to provide seamless costumer service
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers for parts and services as necessary
- File records and receipts of maintenance and repairs with the Operations Team, using MaintainX software
- Submit purchase orders for external parts and services
- Installation and maintenance of Electronic Logging Devices (Samsara) on all vehicles
- Follow monthly and quarterly Down Hole Pump Maintenance schedules
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- A high school diploma, or its equivalent, and five or more years of heavy equipment and truck mechanic experience
- Courses, training, and certification relating to hydraulics, diesel mechanics and chassis systems is preferred
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Extensive hydraulic and technical experience in open and closed loop hydraulic systems; motors, valve, and cylinder rebuilding, read hydraulic schematics
- Competent mechanical skills including use of heavy equipment and power tools
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
- Must have a clean and safe driving record
- A valid Florida Class A CDL license is highly preferred but not required
- Must be able to operate a Manual Transmission
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Understands and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures;
- understanding and compliance with the Department of Transportation and the State requirements for operators of commercial motor vehicles
- Must be able to speak and read English in order to communicate with vendors, coworkers and supervisors, understand highway and traffic signals, and make legible entries on paperwork
COMPANY BENEFITS:
- Excellent Health Insurance Plans Offered under FL Blue Cross Blue Shield (Company pays 50% cost of employee elected plans)
- Employer Provided Life Insurance ($25,000 policy provided by company at no cost to employee)
- Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance Plans Offered
- Affordable Disability & Critical Illness Insurance Plans Offered
- Other Supplemental Ancillary Benefits Offered
- Paid Time Off Earned/Company Paid Holidays Provided
- Simple IRA Retirement Plan Offered (with up to 3% Employer Contribution Match)
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