Field Mechanic

Cajun Industries, LLC; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking a Field Mechanic to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile equipment used in construction and mining. You will need to understand DC electrical systems and provide your own tools.

This on-site role requires safety awareness and the ability to work across plant operations and job sites. Responsibilities include maintenance, inspection, part replacement, bearing fits, reading manuals and drawings, and testing finished work to meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Ability to move on uneven terrain and work at ground level to elevated locations.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Proficient in reading operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Strong safety awareness and use of PPE and safe work practices.
• Clear communication with crew, supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose defects.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Fit bearings to repair or overhaul equipment.
• Read and understand manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure proper performance and compliance with specs.
• Assist other craft workers as needed.

Job description

More information about this job

Overview

The Field Mechanic will diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction and surface mining. Will need a working knowledge of DC electrical systems. Will be responsible for providing your own tools. Must learn and understand all safety hazards related to the work and learn to safely and effectively use or operate work related tools and equipment. Will be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Operate and inspect machines and/or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Test mechanical products/equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with specifications
• Assist other craft workers as needed

Qualifications

Physical: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Move throughout active construction and project site environments, including areas with uneven terrain, mud, gravel, sand, and other varying surface conditions.
• Position themselves to inspect work, access materials, equipment, structures, and work areas at ground level, overhead, and in restricted-access locations.
• Ascend and descend stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated work surfaces while maintaining safety requirements.
• Frequently handle, operate, and use hand tools, power tools, equipment, instruments, and materials associated with assigned job duties.
• Frequently move, transport, position, push, pull, lift, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance or mechanical devices where available.
• Frequently communicate and exchange information with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others in field and office settings.
• Understand information presented through written, electronic, verbal, visual, and environmental sources to support safe and effective job performance.
• Work in a variety of environments, including outdoor settings exposed to heat, cold, rain, humidity, wind, noise, dust, and other weather or site-related conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, restricted access areas, or elevated locations when required by project needs and in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
• Perform work activities ranging from sedentary to heavy physical exertion depending on project assignment and operational needs.

Mental: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with crew members, supervisors, clients, subcontractors, vendors, and others.
• Read, interpret, apply, and communicate work instructions, plans, specifications, company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Perform mathematical calculations and apply measurement, estimation, and problem solving skills necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain concentration, situational awareness, and attention to detail while working in environments with multiple activities, distractions, and changing priorities.
• Make timely decisions using sound judgment related to safety, quality, productivity, and project requirements.
• Observe, evaluate, retain, and apply information necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Adapt to changing work conditions, schedules, priorities, and operational demands.