Heavy Duty Mechanic

Mission

Main Responsibilities

• Complete work as directed by Shop Foreman/Lead Head.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor in heavy/highway construction and construction material plants.
• Maintain wide range of equipment and troubleshoot malfunction from a mechanical, electric and electronic standpoint.
• Operates several types of construction equipment, in order to evaluate condition.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Operates metal cutting, machining, and welding (oxyacetylene, electric, and arc welding) equipment in the repair of mechanical equipment and fabrication of tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Welds, brazes, solders, and cuts steel, copper, cast aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, and other metals and alloys and does emergency on-site or schedules shop repair and metal work.
• Designs, fashions, and forges new tools, iron work, and metal parts; modifies existing equipment for special purposes.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Attend Safety Meetings and meet training goals for job role and advancement

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience working within a shop environment
• Minimum two (2) years experience working as a mechanic on construction equipment
• Minimum two (2) years of field experience
• Red Seal Certification
• Can work independently with minimal supervision