Keeping our fleet in top condition is a big priority at Gray & Son, both to minimize downtime and get the most out of our investment. When construction equipment breaks down or malfunctions, it can bring a job to a halt. So we’ve built a maintenance shop that is dedicated to making sure that doesn’t happen. Here are some tips on equipment maintenance straight from our shop team.
Make Preventive Maintenance Part of Your Routine
We have dedicated team members who perform preventive maintenance tasks regularly, and some every day. These include things like oil services, degreasing and others recommended by equipment manufacturers. Keeping up with smaller tasks can have a huge effect on the longevity of equipment.
Sometimes, it makes sense to pull equipment into the shop for long-term rebuilds or updates before they have major issues. In those cases, it’s worth it to take equipment out of the field, if such work will keep it functioning at 100% for longer. On the other hand, despite our best efforts at preventive maintenance, breakdowns or smaller equipment problems can be unavoidable. In those cases, our technicians are prepared to head into the field to provide quick repairs to get the equipment back in action. Our team needs to have the skills and ability to handle both types of repairs.
Hire and Train Skilled Technicians
On that note, it’s important to make sure your mechanics and technicians are skilled in equipment maintenance for everything in your fleet. We have a lot of variety in the types of heavy equipment we have at Gray & Son, so our team must stay on top of their training and knowledge to ensure they can handle anything that comes their way. One thing that we look for in technicians is the desire to learn more – people who show a real interest in our field and what they do. If you are looking for a potential career with Baltimore County site contractors such as Gray & Son, view our current openings.
Stay on Top of Technological Advances
Another thing that makes staying on top of all of this a bit easier is the technological advances we’ve seen in equipment over the years. Not only is the equipment actually more advanced, but the diagnostics and ability to solve problems have also improved a lot. Modern equipment has sensors and computers, and we are able to see immediate insights and troubleshoot any issues. Instead of spending hours testing to find out what the problem is, we are able to streamline the repair process. By upgrading equipment and making sure our team is trained in these technological advances, we save the entire company time and resources.
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At Gray & Son, one of our main goals is to keep our business running as smoothly as possible to ensure production can do their jobs well. One of the additional positive outcomes we’ve seen from staying proactive with our construction equipment maintenance is that our operators working in the field are happier, and thus better at their jobs. To learn more about the work Gray & Son does in the Baltimore area and beyond, contact us today.