Job Description

Forward March Inc. is collaborating with a prominent construction equipment rental company, aiming to fast-track Veterans and military spouses towards significant career opportunities in this industry. Please see job description below:

Our company is a proud Second Chance employer that evaluates every candidate on a case-by-case basis.

The mechanic position consists of performing regular preventative maintenance and minor repairs to a wide range construction equipment and delivery vehicle fleet to ensure the equipment operates safely and properly. The position also includes troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, ignition, pneumatic systems, diesel and gas engines as well as drive trains. May deliver equipment or parts occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor and major repairs on gas and diesel engines, complex hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains to include manual and power shift transmissions on equipment and trucks
• Assist in training new mechanics, as requested by supervisor
• Troubleshoot/diagnose malfunctions and repair equipment
• Perform novice level welding repairs (MIG & SMAW)
• Inspect, service, and test equipment, ensuring performance to manufacturer specifications
• Perform routine service on equipment which includes checking fluid levels, changing fluid and lubricating
• Maintain all decals, safety warnings and company ID stickers.
• Prepare/maintain accurate records on the maintenance and repair of equipment
• Maintain accurate warranty records
• Complete accurate parts orders
• Notify Branch Manager or designee of damaged equipment or warranty situations prior to initiating repair
• Maintain company equipment – keep in clean, orderly condition
• Maintain work area and equipment
• Accurately manage inventory
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Attend technical classes to ensure compliance with standards
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Preferred Qualities/Experience:

• Mechanical experience of three to five years troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing all types of construction equipment preferred 
• Possess an appropriate tool set for the position
• Experience in Electrical, Hydraulic, and Diesel Engine preferred
• Tractor/trailer air brake systems very helpful
• Welding and fabrication is a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Current medical card
• Excellent verbal and written English communication abilities
• Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking, standing, stooping, bending and lifting up to 90 pounds
• Frequent exposure to the elements

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Driver's License

Benefits

At our company, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can’t help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.

We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!

Company Perks:

• Uniforms Provided AND cleaned for  FREE
• Work Boot Allowance
• Rent ANY of our equipment for  FREE
• FREE Prescription Safety Glasses
• Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you’re on vacation!

We are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Please contact Laurin at lladner@fmi.vet for more information.

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