Lube Technician

**Swing Shift**

Position Overview

As a Lube Service Technician, you will support the maintenance and performance of heavy equipment, trucks, and mobile machinery.This will include but not limited to mobile power generators, wheel loaders, Dozers track hoes, skid steers etc.This role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance services, including lubrication, fluid changes, inspections, routine servicing of company equipment and the tracking and management of parts/tools.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Perform preventative maintenance services on heavy equipment, trucks, and support vehicles.
• Change engine oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, gear oils, coolant, and filters according to maintenance schedules.
• Lubricate equipment components, including bearings, pins, bushings, and other moving parts.
• Conduct visual inspections of equipment for leaks, wear, damage, and safety concerns.
• Inspect tires, brakes, lights, fluid levels, hoses, belts, and other critical components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and service records.
• Report maintenance issues and repair needs to supervisors and mechanics.
• Assist mechanics with basic repair and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, shop, and service vehicle.
• Follow company safety procedures, environmental regulations, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Operate service trucks and fueling/lubrication equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and understand equipment maintenance schedules and service manuals.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.

​​​​​​​Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Previous experience performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, construction equipment, or commercial vehicles.
• Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Volvo, John Deere, or similar heavy equipment.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL, with tanker and hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsements.
• Welding, fabrication, or basic repair experience.
• Experience in construction, mining, aggregate, asphalt, ready mix, or transportation industries.
• MSHA and OSHA training a positive.

​​​​​​​Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.