Asphalt | Heavy Equipment Mechanic

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles, sets up, adjusts, maintains and repairs all types of construction equipment
• Inspects and diagnoses machinery to determine need for and cost of repairs
• Tests, installs new or repaired unit back into equipment
• Performs minor tune ups to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the equipment
• Understand system controls, operation, and configurations
• Perform equipment diagnostics for electrical and mechanical repairs on various construction equipment such as CAT, Komatsu, Case, John Deere
• Welding and fabrication for equipment repairs using various welding equipment such as MIG and ARC
• Experienced with CAT ET and related equipment diagnostic systems
• Create work and purchase orders for parts and materials required for equipment repairs 
• Notate all diagnostics and repairs
• Communicate with operations and equipment personnel on all equipment deficiencies

 REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong math and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to quickly process information and make decisions 
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks: organizational, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills 
• Dependable and able to work independently with little supervision as well as with a team of individuals 
• Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced environment
• Proficient with diagnostic systems such as CAT ET or related software
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working on on various construction equipment such as CAT, Komatsu, Case, John Deere

• Mechanical, welding, and electrical experience is required

• Basic understanding of construction procedures, OSHA guidelines and construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation with the ability to travel extensively
• Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)  

• Other duties as assigned