Shop Mechanic

Title:    Shop Mechanic

Status:    Non-Exempt

Reports to:    Plant Superintendent

Summary:    Maintain and repair construction equipment, diagnose/repair diesel engine and hydraulic system problems, and load/unload trucks of construction equipment.

Essential Functions:     

•    Repair and set-up construction equipment to prepare for projects. 

•    Modify equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics. 

•    Work with equipment maintenance foreman and other technicians to design and build new and/or to improve construction equipment. 

•    Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.

•    Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.

•    Other duties as assigned. 

Education & Training:   

•    High School diploma or GED.

•    Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification.

Experience:    

•    Four years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. 

•    Driver's License 

Knowledge and Abilities:    

•    Knowledge of diesel and/or hydraulic mechanics.

•    Ability to take direction but also to work independently

•    Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.

Physical Requirements:    

•    reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather

Mental Requirements:    

•    Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Maternal and Paternal Leave
• 401(k)matching
• Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Days

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