Mechanic

Overview

Preventative and general maintenance heavy equipment mechanics needed. Experience with Construction equipment repair, Asphalt paver mechanics and other paving industry specific equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Company equipment and other vehicles as assigned. Activities may include but are not limited to changing oil, adjusting fluid levels, maintaining tire pressure/changing tires, replacing belts, and replacing light bulbs and batteries.
• Monitor overall working condition of vehicles, including all systems and major components, making repair and replacement recommendations as required.
• Maintain inventory of parts necessary to perform job (i.e., tires, bulbs, gloves, fittings, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and air systems, pneumatic and electrical repairs.
• Perform general fabrication and welding as required. Review vehicle inspection reports to ensure all required repairs have been completed, operating vehicles to verify satisfactory results of repairs (and maintenance activities).
• Complete maintenance and repair activities according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, and in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) and state transportation authority regulations.
• Ensure trucks are always in a safe operating condition.
• Complete work orders and related paperwork properly and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

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.

• Minimum of 2 years experience working on diesel engines, hydraulic systems,air systems, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Able to perform general fabrication and welding as required  
• Candidates must have experience working on heavy equipment, be mechanically inclined with a valid Driver's License.
• Know standard operating procedures (SOPs), original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations with regard to repairs and safety of all equipment you may work on.
• Ability to work occasional nights, weekends, holidays and/or overtime.

Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly)

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Occasionally
• Moving about to accomplish tasks at a work-site or moving from one work-site 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:Rarely
• Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment:Occasionally
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools:Constantly
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally
• The ability to travel regionally or nationally:Rarely

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing:Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds:Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Low temperatures: Occasionally
• High temperatures: Occasionally
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally
• Noisy environments: Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions: Never
• Shift work, to include overnight work:Rarely
• Frequent overtime, including weekends:Occasionally
• Office environment:Rarely

Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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. We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. 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.