A Heavy 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
- 2+ 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 50 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