Position Description

Mechanic maintains diesel equipment, fleet vehicles, trailers, Serco 300, Front end loaders, skid steers and shop operations equipment by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements. This includes correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and maintaining maintenance records. Position also includes helping maintain wood chipping system and conveyor system when needed.

Major Areas of Responsibilities

• Help change and fix conveyor belts, electrical motors, and change bearings and pullies on conveyor system
• Determines vehicle/equipment/trailer condition by conducting inspections and identifying worn and damaged parts
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing upgrades for components and parts, controlling corrosion and completing winterization procedures
• Corrects vehicle/equipment/trailer deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and/or replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems including electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering and hydraulics
• Evaluates tire performance and issues. repairs or replaces tires as needed
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards
• Fabricates, hard surface welds and repairs parts and accessories with MIG and stick welder
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs and keeps schedule of required preventative maintenance
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs when needed
• Periodically travels locally to perform urgent repairs on hydraulic and diesel equipment
• Contains costs by using warranties when available and evaluating service and parts options
• Keeps supplies ready by maintaining stock, placing orders and verifying receipt
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and staying current on technical and regulation publications
• Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Replaces or repairs manual tarping systems on tipper trailers

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required, Class A CDL preferred (must not have any major driving offenses within the last three years)
• Strong mechanical background, with the ability to demonstrate proficiency for all required skill sets and effectively troubleshoot problems on new assembly and/or repair work on older equipment
• Must work well with others on a team, while still being able to complete tasks independently
• Effective written communication skills, including the ability to read and write in English
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and effectively manage multiple tasks/job assignments per day

Work Requirements

• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
• Understand and accurately interpret/follow laws, rules, regulations and Omaha Track guidelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a diverse group
• Ability to transverse and work on uneven surfaces in an outdoor environment submit to all elements/conditions
• Will frequently work near moving mechanical parts, vibrating surfaces, parts with extreme temperature variation
• Will be exposed to airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals
• Personal protective equipment must be used/worn as required
• Ability to change easily from one task to another (varying in nature) and deal with competing demands
• Ability to meet all functional requirements including, but not limited to: lifting/carrying (up to 100lbs), sitting, kneeling, climbing, standing, walking, bending, squatting, pulling, finger dexterity, and reaching above/below shoulders

 Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This job description was last updated on May 9, 2025