What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic position at Carolina Asphalt?
We are growing and looking to add a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to our team. An Equipment Mechanic performs skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of service trucks, pavers, rollers, skid steers, milling machines, low boys, cement trucks, and related construction equipment, gasoline and diesel-powered.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspects and runs diagnostics on diesel engines and other machinery.
- Handles basic and routine repairs on heavy machinery such as pavers, millers, rollers, bobcats and other company vehicles and assists with major and complex repairs.
- Responds to road calls and performs road side and emergency repairs.
- Maintain and uphold all Safety procedures and protocols set forth by the company.
- Required to report work ready and able for scheduled shift.
- May be responsible for opening and/or closing and locking the shop and equipment as needed.
- Enters information of all work performed in Work Order Tracking Software
- Responsible for individual designated on-call rotation schedule for weekend jobs only as the business needs.
- Hours will vary including days, nights, and weekends.
- Participates in the maintenance, cleanliness or organization of the shop
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
- Formal technical training industry certifications highly preferred.
- Skilled with Transmissions, exhaust systems, fuel systems, drivelines, differentials, hubs other mechanical components
- Intermediate welding skills
- Experienced working on heavy equipment.
- Advanced skills with Hydraulic systems and hydraulic schematics
- Basic computer skills
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly
- Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Occasionally
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly
- Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly
- Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly
- Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Occasionally
- Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Rarely
- Operating machinery and/or power tools: Constantly
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Constantly
- The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Rarely
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Constantly
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Constantly
- Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Occasionally
- Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Occasionally
- Low temperatures: Constantly
- High temperatures: Constantly
- Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Constantly
- Noisy environments: Constantly
- Hazardous conditions: Constantly
- Shift work, to include overnight work: Rarely
- Frequent overtime, including weekends: Constantly
- Office environment: Never
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.