Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Overview
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.
Specific Skills
- Must have 3+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in heavy industrial construction
- 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.
Responsible For
- 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
- 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 Equipment Maintenance Report.
- Must be willing to travel to work and stay depending on job site location.
Additional 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
- 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 a Valid CDL License
- 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
- Will talk and hear to communicate.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
Job Nature
Full Time
Experience Requirements
3+
Job Location
Boerne, Texas
Salary
$68,000 - $76,000 per year
Job Level
Professional
How to Apply
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO
RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
Interested candidates can apply using our electronic application below.