Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - Salt Lake City

Field Mechanic (Asphalt Heavy Equipment)

Under limited supervision from the foreman, the Field Mechanic is responsible for performing complex diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy equipment and DOT-regulated trucks. In this position you will primarily performing maintenance on asphalt equipment in the field.

This journeyman-level role includes performing field service calls and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visualize, fulfill, and implement the company vision and core values.
• Perform duties of a journeyman mechanic.
• Primary maintenance support the Asphalt paving teams and other teams as needed.
• Equipment includes CAT pavers, CAT rollers, Wieler shuttle buggies and other supporting equipment.
• Diagnose, rebuild, and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Conduct electrical diagnostics and repairs on complex systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, and fabrication tasks.
• Respond to major road calls and perform field repairs.
• Operate service truck equipped with tools, parts, and diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections on fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate service records and reports.
• Operate forklifts and heavy equipment as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and union contracts.
• Maintain an insurable driving record.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthful work environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years journeyman mechanic experience; 2-year diesel mechanic certificate preferred.
• CDL and DOT medical card required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Ability to work long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Skilled in operating and repairing heavy equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and fueling systems.
• Familiarity with towing, recovery, lifting, and rigging procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical documents.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting: 20% | Standing: 85% | Driving: 15%
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects.
• Must be able to hear and communicate effectively in noisy environments.
• Exposure to hazardous equipment, weather conditions, and varying lighting environments.
• Working Conditions: 80% of time will be spent working in the pit and field working environment.

Training and Development:

• New Employee Orientation
• Defensive Driving
• Customer Service
• MSHA Safety Training
• Brake Repair Certification
• Fall Protection
• Lock Out/Tag Out
• Confined Space Entry
• Forklift Certification
• HCSS E360
• Microsoft D365

*Physical Demands /Safety are dependent on location of position. Above information is a general explanation and subject to change.

Apply on-line at genevarock.com/careers/ today!

Geneva Rock Products, Inc. is an "Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/PWDNET" Employer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of duties and responsibilities required of the employee. It reflects management's assignment of key functions; it does not prescribe or limit the tasks that may be assigned. Job descriptions are subject to change at any time. Geneva Rock is a drug free environment.