Field Mechanic

Application Instructions

Complete the general application and attach a resume.

Position Description

Diagnose, service and repair heavy equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot and inspect heavy equipment to determine problems or cause of the malfunction.
• Reviews information obtained from troubleshooting and inspection of inoperative equipment determining the time required to repair defects, parts needed to make repairs, special tools needed to make repairs of if a repair should occur at a shop facility.
• Regularly remove, repairs, or replaces components on engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, air systems, fuel systems, transmissions, and other power train related systems.
• Field tests heavy equipment after repairs are completed confirming the quality of repairs and machine is ready to be placed back onto production.
• Work with hand wrenches, hammers, impact tools, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, basic measuring tools, overhead hoists, slings and chains, electrical testing tools, hydraulic testing tools, and numerous other adjusting tools.
• Accurately and timely submit work orders, fuel reports, parts requisitions, meter readings and timesheets to the office.
• Travel to and from job sites in the company trade area.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Exposure to construction and/or mining equipment thru technical schools or on the job training as a mechanic or mechanics helper at a shop, heavy civil construction company or mine for at least three years. Must be able to read and understand oil reference guides, cross reference and heavy equipment manuals. Minimum Class B, CDL license with a HAZMAT endorsement. Must have and maintain a clean MVR for the last 5 years. Furnish the majority of the above tools. Must pass pre-employment drug test and fitness test prior to working.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ABILITIES

Position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally carry/push/pull/move/drag or lift 50-80 lbs., up to a height of 3 feet.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is outdoors. Working conditions range from frigid to hot temps, high winds, flying dust, slipping hazards and conditions and frequently exposed to loud noise from heavy equipment and machinery. Frequent exposure to grease, oil, and dirt.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are are an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.