Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Lead Mechanic

Description

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Lead Mechanic who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Oakland, CA.

Who We Are

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Accountabilities

Employees in this job perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain pieces of Hitachi owned on-track rail equipment. The work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge and specific certifications that denote expertise in heavy equipment maintenance.

This is an advanced level position. The employee may serve as a lead worker overseeing lower-level heavy equipment mechanics or as an advanced-level worker performing the most complex assignments. The lead worker provides technical assistance in diagnosis and repair of heavy equipment, working closely with lower-level mechanics.

Duties:

Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to on-track maintenance equipment, excavators, skidders, cranes, trailers, backhoes and man lifts.

Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, high voltage generators and pneumatic systems.

Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.

Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.

Prepares and maintains work orders.

Keeps tools, equipment, work area, and vehicles clean, organized and in good working condition.

Other related work as assigned.

Required Skills/ Knowledge:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in vehicle service and maintenance, preferably in the rail industry

Knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles and engines.

Knowledge of safety issues in the use of tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment.

Knowledge of body and frame construction.

Skill in the use of a variety of hand tools.

Skill in the use of gas and electric welding equipment.

Skill in the use of mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists.

Skill in the use of a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.

Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic malfunctions.

Ability to read manuals and schematics.

Ability to rebuild engines and major driveline components.

Ability to communicate with other mechanics about repair work needed.

Education / Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Languages

• English Proficiency

The salary range for this position is $114,674 to $172,011 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.hitachirail.com/careers

It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.