Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Job TitleThe Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.Sherwood Construction has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.The incumbent will be responsible to diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; such as, bulldozers, graders and conveyors used in heavy highway and bridge construction. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. This role is classified as safety sensitive.BenefitsHoliday PayHealth, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer InsuranceShort-term and Long-term disability401(k) with matchYearly boot reimbursementReferral bonus programActivities/Tasks/ScopeKeep work area clean, orderly and safeProvide routine maintenance of equipmentAssemble, set up, adjust and/or repair all types of construction equipment and partsOperate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defectsRead and understand operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawingsDismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand toolsOverhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiencyAdjust, maintain and repair or replace subassemblies; such as transmissions and crawler heads using hand tools, jacks and cranesExamine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gaugesWeld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering toolsSchedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and maintain service recordsFit bearings to adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipmentAdjust and maintain industrial machinery using control and regulating devicesClean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehiclesIndividual Contributor CompetenciesBuilding Customer LoyaltyWork StandardsContinuous ImprovementInitiating ActionAdaptabilityContributing to Team SuccessManaging Work (Time Management)CommunicationEducation/ExperienceHigh School or Degree or GED requiredMust be 21 years or older and have a valid CDL licenseTechnical certification preferred or relevant experience2-3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenanceCertification/Other Skills and AbilitiesMechanical knowledge of machines and toolsMathematicsRepairing and troubleshootingEquipment maintenanceControl precisionManual dexterityExtent flexibilityFinger dexterityNear visionPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Keyboarding/typingAbility to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copyAbility to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environmentAbility to effectively verbally communicateAbility to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.Travel RequiredYes.QualificationsEducationRequired: High School or better.Technical/other training or better.ExperienceRequired: 4-6 years: Experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.Licenses & CertificationsRequired: Commercial DLEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.