· RIPA & Associates is a civil and utility construction company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in a wide range of projects, including commercial, multifamily, residential, and public sector developments throughout Central Florida. Since our establishment in 1998 by Frank Ripa, we have consistently ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in the Tampa Bay area.

· At RIPA, our continued success as a site contractor is attributed to our highly experienced and knowledgeable field management team. Comprising skilled project managers and superintendents, they are the driving force behind our exceptional quality, productivity, and exceptional customer service. Our employees are actively involved in professional organizations such as NUCA, SUCA, Associated Builders & Contractors, TBBA, American Society of Professional Estimators, the Society for Human Resource Management, and HR Tampa.

· Working at RIPA & Associates comes with a range of benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Referral Program, Employee Assistance Program, Company-provided Life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

· RIPA & associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Functions:

• Analyze issues and make repairs to maintain heavy construction equipment fleet primarily consisting of earth moving equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems on mobile equipment safely.
• Document detailed work activities in work orders
• Able to drive a one ton or larger vehicle.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Must be able to read and comprehend repair manuals & equipment schematics.
• Examine parts for damage and/or excessive wear.
• Testing of repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiently.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all types of equipment

Position Requirements:

• A minimum 1-3 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician
• Must be people-oriented with the ability to build business relationships.
• Exceptional customer service and organizational skills are required.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Suite, smartphones, and tablets.
• The ability to work independently and with indirect oversight.
• Earthmoving & other construction equipment knowledge is necessary.
• Compliance with all regulatory & company regulations and policies.
• Must be able to work overtime weekly, as needed.
• Must have basic set of tools needed to complete a variety of tasks.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Construction site
• In-person
• Outdoor work

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33619: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person