LPL Solar
EPC - Diesel Mechanic
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Full Time
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Reports To: Equipment Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Work Environment
Reports To: Equipment Manager
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Responsibilities
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Operate and inspect vehicles, machines or heavy equipment to diagnose repairs.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Safely dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using small truck crane, hoists and hand tools.
- Troubleshoot, rewire and or repair electrical systems.
- Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- As needed, assist vehicle and equipment operators in completing daily equipment inspections prior to each use; ensure safety policies concerning equipment operation.
- Have an understanding of FMSCA DOT Compliance requirements for vehicles and equipment.
- Assure that equipment arriving and leaving the project is Job‐ready (Turnkey) for the next assignment.
- Identify and assess improvement opportunities and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
- Report all accidents and near misses; participate in the investigation process as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to multiple projects in multiple states.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Technician with a strong working knowledge of mechanics.
- Knowledge of Solar Project based equipment.
- Must have working knowledge of commercial construction equipment, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Unrestricted driver’s license and clean MVR.
- Must possess basic tools such as impacts, pneumatic or battery-operated drivers, wrenches and sockets up to 2”.
- Welding ability and knowledge with Torch, Stick, Mig, Tig and ARC.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Position will require an up-to-date possession or ability to obtain DOT(Non-CDL) Medical Card
- Position may require the possession of or obtaining Class A CDL (within 12 months of hire).
- Proficient computer analytical skills using MSOffice and various other programs.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected).
Physical Demands
- Ability to move, lift or carry items up to 50 lbs.
- Flexibility and full range of motion with repetitive movement
- Ability to travel, drive or perform up to 11 hours per day when required.
Work Environment
- Construction Project, maybe remote at times based on location
- Requires working or exposure to adverse climate conditions such as hot, cold, dusty, rainy, snow
- Working around moving construction equipment
- Working in bright or low lighting conditions
