Diesel Mechanic-Machinist

Rampart Hydro mechanics stand on a hydrodemolition trailer This position may involve: rebuilding eight-cylinder diesel engines from Mitsubishi and Caterpillar; inspecting and maintaining diesel equipment; correcting vehicle deficiencies; making adjustments and alignments; keeping timely and orderly records; and fabricating materials and parts for engines and other equipment.

Duties:

  • Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; indentifying worn and damaged parts.
  • Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
  • Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
  • Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
  • Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
  • Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
  • Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
  • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
  • Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
  • Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualifications:

  • Previous Experience
  • Supply Management Skills
  • Mechanical Inspection Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Documentation Skills
  • Inventory Control
  • Ability to run lathe and mill
  • Knowledge of machinist tools
  • Knowledge and Ability of reading and building off of blueprints
  • CDL and a willingness to travel occasionally a PLUS

What we offer:

  • Medical, Dental/Vision, Life & AD&D and LTC
  • Holiday Pay and Accrued Vacation Time
  • 401-K available, company match after 1 year
  • Travel reimbursement including, hotel, per diem, rental car, travel time and expense
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Safe working conditions including safety equipment and safety training
  • Requirements for Employment:
  • Pre-employment physical and drug test
  • Background check; Driving Record
  • Completed application including:
  • Work history
  • Employment references
  • Driver Application for CDL applicants (if and when appropriate)
  • Valid Drivers License

If you meet these requirements, then please consider applying.

Please visit our website at www.rampart-hydro.com

Please email resumes to:  employment@rampart-hydro.com

Please complete an online application: Employment Application