Summary:
The Field Mechanic will travel to various construction sites as needed to tend to the maintenance and repair of all types of construction equipment to ensure they operate safely and at optimum efficiency. S/he is will use either electric or oxygen-acetylene welding methods to repair machinery and equipment used at asphalt plants, road construction machinery, hauling trucks etc. Types of heavy equipment include but are not limited to, earth moving equipment, paving equipment, hauling trucks, and diesel engine vehicles of all types.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Travel to construction sites to maintain, repair, and address the functionality of various machinery and equipment.
- Repair, modify, design, lay out, or fabricate (with or without blueprints) a variety of metal work including construction vehicles and equipment.
- Operate and inspect machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
- Diagnose and repair minor mechanical defects in gas and diesel-powered engines, including graders, loaders, rollers, dozers, sweepers, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
- Understand and follow safety procedures.
- Perform projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred. Vocational school or other welding training preferred.
- 3 years of related experience required.
- Ability to weld, fabricate, and repair a variety of metal work.
- Knowledge of tools and methods of the welding trade including brazing, soldering, electrical, gas, and arc welding.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints and technical manuals.
- Ability to perform minor repair and maintenance on a variety of diesel-powered heavy equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions; function effectively as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and problem solve while maintaining attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, (for up to 8 eight hours), walk (occasionally on rough terrain/in varying weather conditions), climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws, and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push, and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE M/F/V/D
DFWP
Disclaimer: The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this job. While employed in this position, an employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed on this job description.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
