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Requisition ID: 158913

Position Summary

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for planning and safely executing preventive maintenance and repairs to equipment including cranes, winches, and auxiliary equipment in accordance with all applicable manuals, 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

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals and applicable technical bulletins.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot any malfunctions to equipment.

• Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment

• Repair and test equipment as needed (i.e. hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical systems and components).

• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance as required.

• 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.

• Completes repairs and maintenance jobs as needed.

• Follows all company and work site safety policies/procedures and commits to an “Incident and Injury Free” work environment

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of mechanical experience (Caterpillar, Cummins, John Deere, Detroit Diesel, etc).

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. • Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

• Knowledge of AC electrical systems preferred.

• Ability to work a 50-hour work week, Mon. thru Fri. 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, weekends as required.

• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• 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

• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor

weather conditions

• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

• 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

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

• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across

construction/industrial site

• Must have required tools

• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background

check

• Must possess a valid Driver's license

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential (preferred)

• Must be able to tolerate rough seas, vibrations, heat, harsh weather conditions, confined spaces, and high noise levels.

• Performs other duties as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Company: Weeks