A Level III Equipment Mechanic is an experienced knowledgeable mechanic with the ability to repair, inspect, service, and maintain construction equipment and related vehicles including but not limited to, gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, bulldozers, rollers, backhoes motor graders, loaders, scrapers, and water trucks. This position requires preparing maintenance records and time logs for equipment repairs.
DUTIES:
- Inspection, repair, and maintenance of trucks, bulldozers, and other construction related equipment with little supervision.
- Ability to lead less experienced mechanics in repairs as needed.
- Ensure equipment follows safety guidelines in accordance with company standards.
- Perform safety checks on equipment prior to use.
- Diagnosing and reporting faults in equipment and taking appropriate action to ensure safety guidelines are met.
- Repair equipment in a timely manner in order to promote continuation of projects.
- Read and understand diagrams related to equipment utilized by the company.
- Mentor and coach less experienced mechanics within the company
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Core Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills
- Expertise in construction related equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
- Expertise in a variety of tools to repair equipment.
- Extensive experience in building machines or mechanical components according to requirements
- Maintain our core values – Safety – Integrity- Quality of work.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Equivalent to high school diploma
- 3 – 10+ years of experience as a construction mechanic
- Experience in a leadership role
- Expertise in working on diesel-powered equipment or other heavy equipment.
- Good understanding of computer diagnostic testing technologies
- Extensive knowledge and experience working on vehicle engines and construction equipment.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment and machinery
- Perform any kind of repair as needed within scope of practice.
- Ability to identify problems associated with equipment and take appropriate action in a timely fashion.
- Expert in the use of tools needed to repair equipment.
- Extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and suspension systems.
- Performance of preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and systems within the company
- Logs of work and report on issues
- Ability to follow established procedures and practices and be able to read instructions and blueprints.
- Proficiency in safety guidelines
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Work Conditions
- Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Hazards associated with trade.
- Exposure to construction sites
- Safety equipment will be required such as steel-toed safety boots.
- Work both indoors and outdoors
- Will be required to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Overtime as required