Cycle Construction is currently looking for a full time Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team, who enjoy a stable work environment, which offers the following: competitive wages, paid time off, paid holidays, quarterly monetary awards, growth opportunities, medical and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more.

At Cycle Construction, we emphasize a team-based approach and treat our employees like family. To find out more about who we are, and why we’re viewed as a leader in the Civil and Marine Construction Industry, visit us athttps://www.cycleconstruction.com/ 

The primary role of a Heavy Equipment Mechanic is to perform a full range of maintenance, repair, and service activities on various pieces of heavy equipment (i.e. bulldozers, excavators, etc.) including but not limited to hydraulic/friction cranes, small tools, trailers, lite-vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks, in a shop setting & in mobile field locations.

Ideal candidate is experienced, competent, and proficient in heavy equipment mechanic work and possess’ the following knowledge, skills, ability, and qualities:

• Knowledgeable in:
  • gas and diesel engines
  • standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in repairing equipment;
  • safely using tools, equipment, and supplies used in repair of motorized vehicles and equipment;
  • electrical, body and frame work.
• Skilled in the use of:
  • a variety of hand tools;
  • gas and electric welding equipment;
  • mechanized tools, jacks, and hoists;
  • a variety of diagnostic testing and tuning equipment.
• Ability to:
  • diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic malfunctions;
  • read manuals and schematics;
  • rebuild engines and major driveline components;
  • communicate with others about repair work needed;
  • enter repair information in fleet maintenance management software;
  • maintain a clean and safe work environment;
  • lift or move heavy objects

 Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance and repair activities on equipment/vehicles
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on equipment/vehicles
• Examine parts for damage or excessive repair and replace those parts as needed
• Observe, operate and inspect heavy equipment and vehicles to diagnose damage or malfunctions, using testing devices
• Repair, reline, replace, and adjust brakes on vehicles
• Service and tune gas and diesel engines
• Overhaul, replace or rebuild engines and components as needed
• Repair and service tracks and track components
• Read and understand operating manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance using fleet maintenance and management software
• Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.
• Report damage to equipment or vehicle immediately.
• Monitor operations to avoid potential hazards and obstructions
• Performs related work as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Pass Pre-employment Assessments (includes BGC, MVR, drug test, & physical)
• Punctual and reliable
• Must have the following:
  • Mechanical tools
  • valid class D chauffer driver’s license
  • clean driving record
  • TWIC card
  • steel toe work boots
  • reliable transportation
  • the ability to work in all weather
  • the physical ability to complete strenuous tasks
  • the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward positions

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