Job Description

Job Description:

The role of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic is to provide prompt quality repairs on all Company owned equipment. Ensure completion of repairs and communicate and work with Supervisor and Manager

Comply with preventive maintenance practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Mechanic shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Perform all types of repairs on heavy equipped Company vehicles such as
• Loaders,
• Excavators
• Others as required.
• Identifies problems with mechanical, hydraulic, diesel & electrical systems and executes solutions
• General repair on the Diesel systems as needed.
• Trouble shoot, repair and maintain heavy equipment (John Deere, Cat, etc.)
• Maintains routine maintenance schedules on all Heavy Equipment
• Provide high quality control standards while maintaining high level of equipment readiness
• Work cooperatively with field staff and management
• Perform test runs on completed equipment
• Observe safe work practices
• Maintain consistent communication among crew members
• All other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Minimum of 3-5 years of Heavy Equipment (maintenance / repair experience)
• Knowledge of all diesel systems
• Knowledge of hydraulic ram systems, electrical systems along with general knowledge on any heavy equipment repairs.
• Ability to lift 50lbs
• A positive attitude and willingness to take direct
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognizing hazards
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office( Word, Excel, etc.)
• Must be a team player and create a positive environment
• Must be a self-starter and a go-getter

Education/Training

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Must have 40-Hr HAZWOPER or 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to complete a drug screen, physical and background check

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee is required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. without aid.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristic described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee performs the essential functions of this job outdoors. The employee must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions and potentially loud to moderate noise levels.

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