Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Technician

Berry Tractor is a full service dealership for a broad range of heavy construction equipment including: Komatsu, and BOMAG. Throughout Berry Tractor’s history, there has been one constant—the quality of our people. .

Berry Tractor - Topeka is seeking an experienced level heavy machinery diesel mechanic. If you have a passion for earth moving equipment, and want to be part of a world class team, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service to construction equipment.

• Read job order, observe and listen to machine in operation to determine malfunction and plan work procedures.

• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined

• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and adjust as needed.

• Test repaired equipment to ensure it runs smoothly

• Tag all warranty parts and returns to warranty clerk

• Attend training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to increase overall customer satisfaction.

• Properly complete the service and/or repairs as assigned by supervisor.

• Complete all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.

• Produce quality work that evidences pride of workmanship.

• Maintain your assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.

• Show the utmost courtesy to all customers and dealership personnel.

• Make every effort to achieve the production objectives set by management.

• Adhere to manufacturer’s policy and procedures as they relate to labor operations, time and repair order documentation when performing warranty repairs and torque specifications.

• Any other duties as outlined by the Service Supervisor and or management of the company.

Qualifications

• 1-year fleet or dealership experience preferred.

• Been employed in the diesel industry for at least 2 years heavy equipment or diesel experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer and service team.

• Be self-motivated and conduct oneself in a professional manner.

• Have experience with high pressure common rail fuel systems, exhaust after-treatment, electrical troubleshooting, and hydraulic systems.

• Must have own inventory of hand tools to facilitate the assigned repairs.

• Heavy equipment and or agricultural experience is a plus.

• A two year technical degree may be used in lieu of 2 years of verifiable technical employment.

Physical Requirements

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate construction equipment.

• Occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 50-100 pounds and/or frequently lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 20-50 pounds and/or continuous lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling 10-20 pounds

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, grasp or pull and lift objects. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, kneel, stoop, couch, and crawl

• Consistently exposed to outside weather conditions, fumes, and loud noise.