Field Mechanic (Heavy Equipment) (Southeast U.S. Travel Required)

Pandj; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Field Mechanic (Heavy Equipment) (Southeast U.S. Travel Required)

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a Phillips Infrastructure Holdings, Inc. company, is a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor established in 1952. P&J is a proven innovator, leader, and solution in the industry, known for successfully completing challenging projects on or ahead of schedule. We employ a top-notch workforce and are always in need of dependable professionals with construction industry experience. We seek safety-conscious individuals with a positive attitude who work well with others and want to advance their careers.

Join the P&J team today and become a valued member of our company. At P&J, we believe that it’s more than a job; it’s a way of life.

Summary:

Inspect, maintain, and repair construction vehicles and heavy equipment/machinery using hand and power tools and appropriate lifting equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements:

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
• Ability to stoop, bend, crouch, and crawl; use hands, arms, and legs fully; grasp, manipulate, and assemble small objects; see and hear well (either naturally or with correction)
• Lift up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds
• Ability to be away from home for long periods of time
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
• Must have own tools

Education and Experience:

High school diploma preferred; two to three years relevant experience.