Shop Mechanic role repairing and maintaining heavy construction equipment in a union shop environment. H.O. Penn Machinery is a construction equipment dealer/service provider (CAT experience preferred) supporting customers with safe, efficient, well-documented repairs. Standout perk: strong union benefits including pension and multiple funds plus medical/dental/vision.
- Union shop with pension
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid company holidays
HIRING IMMEDIATELY
Shop Mechanic - Construction Equipment
Poughkeepsie, NY
Pay: $43.64-$51.19/hour
Benefits:
- UNION Shop!
- Pension, welfare, annuity, and vacation funds
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- Paid company holidays
Key qualifications:
- 1-3+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy construction equipment; Caterpillar (CAT) equipment experience preferred
- Computer proficiency required, including the ability to run diagnostic software and complete service documentation and communications
- Must have strong communication skills and have a high level of self-management
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, and possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Clean & valid driver's license required, CDL license preferred
Responsibilities
Successfully provide service of recognized superior value
- Troubleshoot problems
- Efficiently utilize resources to correct problems
- Document steps taken to correct problems
Maximize the efficient use of service and welding processes to provide fast accurate service and minimize unnecessary expense
- Plan proper repair procedures for efficiency
- Efficiently utilize tooling and technical resources
- Continually improve key processes
- Communicate repair status
A culture that focuses on safety and safe work habits
- Be an active part in the continuous improvement of H.O. Penn's safety culture
- Timely completion of any required safety training for self
- Adherence to all Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies
- Understand job risks and take appropriate steps to mitigate those risks, such as wearing all required personal protective equipment as required by task
Qualifications
- 1-3+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy construction equipment; Caterpillar (CAT) equipment experience preferred
- Computer proficiency required, including the ability to run diagnostic software and complete service documentation and communications
- Must have strong communication skills and have a high level of self-management
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems, meet or exceed labor repair guidelines, and possesses the ability to plan and efficiently complete assigned tasks
- Clean & valid driver's license required, CDL license preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Standing and walking (including on uneven surfaces)
- Sitting, body rotation, and forward bending (in both sitting and standing positions)
- Lifting up to 60 lbs. (machine or team lift for items over 50 lbs.)
- Carrying up to 50 lbs. for short distances
- Push/pull tasks requiring up to 75 lbs. of force
- Climbing stairs and ladders (including non-standard access points)
- Crawling, kneeling (low work), and working in awkward/tight positions
- Strong grip strength (up to 80 lbs. with both hands; up to 30 lbs. with one hand)
- Hand coordination and overhead/extended reaching
- Operating equipment, machinery, foot pedals, and hand tools
- Outdoor work as required (exposure to weather and varying environments)
- Wearing up to 20 lbs. of PPE, including flame-resistant clothing, welding helmets/shields, and ANSI-rated protective footwear as required
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender or gender status, disability, genetic information, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status, or any other protected class as designated by Federal, State and/or local law.