Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Sherwood Companies Job Posting

The 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.

Job Description

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.

Benefits

Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance Short-term and Long-term disability 401(k) with match Yearly boot reimbursement Referral bonus program

Activities/Tasks/Scope

Keep work area clean, orderly and safe Provide routine maintenance of equipment Assemble, set up, adjust and/or repair all types of construction equipment and parts Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency Adjust, maintain and repair or replace subassemblies; such as transmissions and crawler heads using hand tools, jacks and cranes Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and maintain service records Fit bearings to adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment Adjust and maintain industrial machinery using control and regulating devices Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles

Performance Measures

To be determined

Individual Contributor Competencies

Building Customer Loyalty Work Standards Continuous Improvement Initiating Action Adaptability Contributing to Team Success Managing Work (Time Management) Communication

Education/Experience

High School or Degree or GED required Must be 21 years or older Technical certification preferred or relevant experience CDL license preferred 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance

Certification/Other Skills and Abilities

Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools Mathematics Repairing and troubleshooting Equipment maintenance Control precision Manual dexterity Extent flexibility Finger dexterity Near vision

Physical Demands

The 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/typing Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment Ability to effectively verbally communicate Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)

Work Environment

The 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.

Qualifications

Education Required High School or better. Technical/other training or better. Experience Required 5 years: Experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance Licenses & Certifications Required Commercial DL Equal 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.