What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Duty Mechanic position at North American Construction Group?
Position Scope
We are seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to support our San Miguel Mine team south of Jourdanton, Texas by assuring mining equipment operates efficiently following all safety standards.
Here at NACG we want to be a part of the next step in your employment journey and push your future forward. Our people are what make North American Construction Group an industry leader, its our people that keep the largest fleet of equipment running and it's our people that keep our job sites safe.
Responsibilities
- Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens, and et.al.).
- Understand and implement LOTO procedures relating to equipment in a safe
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and
- Read, understand, and apply plans, specifications and Service Manuals for Equipment Visualize two dimensional drawings into three dimensions.
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered regarding construction equipment. Take corrective action as needed and
- Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and company policy. Point out deficiencies and take any corrective action needed.
- Giving full attention to co-workers - take time to understand other’s points of view. Ask questions as appropriate, not to interrupt inappropriately.
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
- Observe functioning of operating equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, repair, or
- Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds or
- Move in, around and under confined and cluttered places, and uneven
- Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside
- Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and
- Use appropriate hand and power tools to perform maintenance on equipment.
- Assure that equipment leaving the job is job-ready for the next assignment; document equipment conditions prior to releasing to production.
- Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications, and industry
- Be motivated and work productively with minimal supervision.
- Perform all other job-related duties as requested by
- Perform all other actions necessary to accomplish the foregoing essential job
- Coordinate work with other crafts and co-workers on the
Qualifications
- High school degree or G.E.D with Vocational training
- 3-4 years’ experience
- A working knowledge of construction equipment maintenance including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, emissions, diesel, gasoline and record keeping systems.
- Work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills, as requested by project
Working Environment:
- Ability to work in conditions common to a construction site including but not limited to rain, sleet, snow,dust, mud, heat, sun, cold.
- Ability to work irregular hours, weekends.
- Ability to work up to a 12-hour.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds or more.
- Climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
- Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven Possess full range of motion and flexibility.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms overhead and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Summary
All successful candidates must:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Fitness-to-Work Assessment
- Audiometric Testing
- Vision Screening
- Criminal Record Check
Overview
NACG Texas Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. NACG Texas Inc. reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation.
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Only individuals who meet the above qualifications will be considered.
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