Asphalt Paving Equipment Mechanic

Yitaltg; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a full-time Asphalt Paving Equipment Mechanic in Hooksett, NH. You will diagnose, maintain, and repair asphalt paving machinery such as pavers, rollers, and milling machines to minimize downtime on construction sites.

The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Training opportunities and provided uniforms are available.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair is required.
• Two years of experience with Asphalt paving equipment is preferred.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with understanding of engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Owns tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete inspections.
• Removal and installation of parts.
• Maintenance and basic diagnosis of equipment.
• Troubleshooting and testing.
• General repairs and performance of preventive maintenance.
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret manuals

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our Construction Equipment group is seeking a full-time Asphalt Paving Equipment Mechanic for our Hooksett, NH branch. Asphalt Paving Equipment Mechanic is responsible for diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing heavy-duty machinery used in asphalt paving operations, including pavers, rollers, milling machines, and related equipment, ensuring their optimal performance and minimizing downtime on construction sites by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and making necessary repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities:

• Complete inspections
• Removal and installation of parts
• Implementation of optional accessories
• Maintenance
• Basic diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Testing
• General repairs
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

We encourage our Technicians to participate in our in-house training program, allowing them to acquire additional skills in diagnosis and troubleshooting and further advance their career as a technician. Also, company uniforms are provided!

Qualifications:

• Four years of previous heavy equipment or over the road (OTR) repair experience is required
• Two years of experience with Asphalt paving equipment (preferred)
• Excellent mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of the following systems: engine, power train, hydraulics and electrical
• Possess own tools
• A positive attitude and high energy
• Computer programs - Microsoft Outlook
• Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear,climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit.
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 25 pounds; Frequently will lift 26 to 50 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 51 to 100 plus pounds.
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration.