Amentum is seeking a 1st shift Lube Truck Operator / Maintenance Mechanic in East Peoria, IL!  Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 0700-1500 hours may vary based on business demand.

This position will perform heavy equipment mechanic and facility maintenance mechanic responsibilities.  Provides an intermediate level of expertise in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing preventive and corrective maintenance on all related equipment in an industrial environment.

This mechanical maintenance technician must have the ability to identify and correct any safety-related issues and perform independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.  General Maintenance of equipment will also be required.

Essential Functions:

• Safely performs daily fueling and lubrication services on heavy equipment in the field; inspections and operational checks; and minor preventive maintenance services.  Heavy equipment may include backhoes, scrapers, dozers and excavators.
• Plan and control lube and preventive maintenance tasks, including 100-hour and 500-hour service.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance performed and service activities.
• Collects, maintains, and documents fluid samples for technical examination.
• Communicates necessary machine repairs and assists with the replacement of defective or worn parts.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs facility mechanical systems; pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems; conveyors; and overhead cranes.
• Troubleshoots and repairs blowers and fans.
• Conducts preventive maintenance inspections and performs required preventive maintenance actions such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as job hazard analysis and lockout/tagout procedures and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Maintains a strict schedule in order to be successful in the assignment yet demonstrates flexibility in the day-to-day activities and scheduling for the benefit of the customer. 
• Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent. Three years of experience performing heavy equipment oiler or mechanical maintenance tasks in an industrial environment or demonstrated equivalent combination education and experience. Must have the ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
• This position will require the ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• This position may require various shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires the ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladder, stepladders, and stairs at least 10 times during shift.
• Requires the flexibility to bend/stoop, squat repetitive during shift.
• Requires the ability to regularly kneel repetitive for shift.
• Requires the ability to move in a 90-degree fashion on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis for shift.
• Requires the ability to walk extensively throughout the plant during shift.
• Requires the ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding.
• Some tasks will require repetitive wrist movement.
• Requires the ability to interact with all clients in a professional and friendly manner despite periods of stress.
   

Special Requirements:

• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment so that acceptable levels of performance and overall contribution are maintained.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience servicing trucks and heavy equipment such as scrapers, skid steers, bulldozers, excavators and backhoes. Experience performing preventive maintenance on facility related equipment. Experience with building mechanical equipment operation, diagnostics and repairs. Experience operating fork lifts, mobile cranes, and/or aerial lifts. Experience using basic computer skills. Experience working in a CMMS environment.

Other Attributes:

• Must be willing to work overtime when required.  May be required to work holidays and weekends.  Work schedules can change based on critical business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.