Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair.
•    Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment
•    Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules
•    Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules
•    Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles
•    Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report
•    Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator
•    Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment
•    Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment 
•    Document with the Off-Hire Report.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds. 
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces. 
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site. 
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions. 
• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.