Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Job Description
Highlands Drilling

Position:

• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Department:

• Operations

Location:

• Weston, WV - Shop

Supervisor: 

• Operations Manager

Status:

• Full-Time/ (Exempt – Mechanic)/At-Will

Purpose:

• The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the diagnosis, troubleshooting, fix, repair, and maintenance of heavy equipment, addressing performance issues on a variety of equipment for our drilling operations.
• Heavy equipment may include: drilling rigs, excavators, rock trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, skid steers, man lifts, and other pieces of heavy construction equipment.
• The Heavy Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by internal policies and procedures, as well as, external requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with heavy equipment
• Fix and Repair problems on heavy equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance on heavy equipment to ensure adequate performance -- oil changes, lubrication of equipment, tire replacements, hose repairs, battery replacements and assorted services
• Recondition and replace assorted parts of the heavy equipment
• Must be able to operate and test equipment
• Diagnose problem areas for any significant wear or tear on the equipment
• Follow all company’s safety procedures and protocols

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety and maintenance checks
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored at close of shift
• Advise direct supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs

Experience:

• At least 5 years of dedicated heavy equipment mechanic experience with a focus on heavy construction and/or drilling equipment. Experience with drilling rigs preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Technical knowledge and interpretation of technical information
• Read and interpret equipment operator’s manuals
• Read and interpret load charts for corresponding rigging equipment
• Operate heavy equipment and/or drive trucks, if necessary
• Work in areas of uneven terrain
• Assist in the training of new or less-skilled Equipment Operators.
• Read and comprehend: site-specific rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.  This includes hard hat, safety glasses, life vest, respirators, ear plugs, steel toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done
• Walking, stepping, climbing or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, and normally involves physically getting into and out of equipment through the use of vertical mounted ladders up to and including 10’ or more in height
• Visually see equipment operations well (either naturally or with corrective lenses)
• Standing, stooping kneeling, squatting, climbing or sitting for long periods of time
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands and back in performance of work
• Working at elevated heights
• Lifting 50 lb. objects as required
• Carrying 50 lb. objects as required
• Adapting to outdoor conditions and prolonged exposure
• Exposure to working outdoors in all-weather conditions
• Ability to work more than 40 hours in any given week including weekend assignments and holidays as required

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, but not required

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license is required
• CDL driver’s license is preferred

Travel:

•  This position does require travel at times to rig sites

EEO:

• Highlands Drilling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabilities and protected veteran status