Mechanic

Job Summary:

The Mechanic services asphalt pavers rollers dump trucks brooms various other asphalt paving and equipment and concrete mixers. This includes resolution of mechanical electrical and hydraulic issues. They inspect repair service and maintain gasoline diesel powered and electronically operated mobile equipment. Skilled in mechanical diagnosis maintenance and repair qualifying them to work on vehicles and heavy equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Repairs and maintains asphalt paving and concrete equipment;

Operates and inspects equipment to diagnose defects;

Dismantles equipment machines to gain access to problem area;

Repairs malfunctioning hydraulic components;

Diagnoses and correct electrical problems;

Welds cuts and fabricates equipment and components;

Changes oil etc. checks and changes batteries;

Performs preventative maintenance;

Breaks down and reinstalls tires;

Makes recommendations for equipment to be repaired by outside sources;

Requisitions parts and equipment;

Schedules maintenance and tracks equipment maintenance costs;

Record keeping and reporting;

Provides general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe facility;

Creates work orders;

Performs computer diagnostics; Wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times;

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Two to three years experience required;

Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance and attendance;

Demonstrates the ability to work independently without direct supervision;

Demonstrates a willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays;

Demonstrates ability to work and communicate well with Supervisors Truck Drivers Heavy Equipment Operators and other employees;

Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA DOT and all other company or state and federal rules and regulations;

Demonstrates the ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions;

Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks; and

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen background check and acceptable driving history which will be determined at the sole discretion of the Company.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as circumstance dictate;

Ability to lift up to 80 pounds;

Bending kneeling stooping;

Using hands to manipulate tools;

Sitting standing climbing walking for extended period of time;

Crawling under truck on back;

Manipulating components in hard-to-reach places with hands or tools;

Working in closed spaces and elevated heights; and

Tolerating noise and temperature variations and working outside;