Job Description

Category: Service
Start Date: 04/25/2023

Rippeon Equipment Co. is a prominent organization in the agriculture, landscape and construction field looking for a motivated, friendly and energetic mechanic to join our team!

As a heavy equipment mechanic, you will adhere to all safety protocols to include confined space entry, lock-out-tag-out, working at heights, wearing appropriate safety glasses & other personal protective equipment along with OSHA, MOSH requirements.

Further responsibilities include:
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
Operate and inspect heavy equipment in order to diagnose defects
Test mechanical products and equipment to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer's specifications
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using engine diagnostic such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
Cleans, lubricates and performs routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
Schedules maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keeps equipment service records
Read and interprets manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems
Stays abreast of new technology and methodology through on the job training and technical school
Uses the appropriate tools for the required tasks

Minimum Job Requirements & Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Experience: Minimum of 5 years experience servicing heavy industrial equipment such as excavators, backhoes, skid loaders, and tractors
Knowledge of machines & tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to read, write and speak English

Rippeon Equipment Co. has been family-owned for over 50 years and take pride the relationships and rapport we have with all of our customers. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority and can only be achieved by our commitment to quality and excellence. We strive to take care of our customers by providing quality service and technical expertise in the agriculture field. We have 4 locations in which we serve our Maryland communities. Gaithersburg, Frederick, Westminster, and Baltimore.