Preventative Maintenance Technician

Specifics of the role

• Reports to the Equipment Manager.

• Perform preventive maintenance repairs on earthmoving equipment.

What we expect

• Occasionally perform minor repairs on equipment, such as replace hydraulic hoses, grease lines, etc.

• Responsible for collecting and processing fluid oil samples.

• Perform quick walk-around inspection of equipment and report any problematic items to Plateau's Assistant Equipment Manager

• Ensure safety devices are functional, such as seat belts, back-up alarms, fire extinguishers, horns, glass, etc.

• Operate commercial truck and earthmoving equipment.

• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.

• Work more than 40 hours per week, including some weekends.

• Willingness to travel to out-of-state projects as needed.

• May be required to lift and carry short distances up to 50 pounds.

• Physically climb on and off equipment safely.

• Work in shop or field environment and tolerate all weather climates.

• Abide by Plateau safety policy.

Items to know

• Moderate physical stress and long hours often required.

• Working environment is outdoors and in varying types of weather and temperatures.

• Must have a valid GA Class B CDL with an acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.

• Must have a clean DMV driving record.

• HazMat and Tanker endorsements would be preferred, but not mandatory at time of hire.

• Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.

• 3 years of experience in a related field.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.