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

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic. 
• Must be able to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems. 
• Experience working with the following equipment: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, Takeuchi. 
• Experience working with the following diagnostic systems: CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Diesel Laptop. 

Job Details:

• Current schedule is 6:30am – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday).  
• $34 per hour, depending on experience. 
• $85 per diem per days worked. 
• All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol test.  

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. 
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment.