FIELD MECHANIC II (Burnsville)

Branch Civil; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanic, where your skills will contribute to vital construction projects that enhance community infrastructure. This full-time role involves maintaining and repairing heavy equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With a commitment to quality and community, you will be part of a team that values dependability and high-quality work. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in the field of heavy highway construction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of mechanic experience required.
• Knowledge of construction techniques is essential.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, maintain, and repair equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to extend service life.
• Operate equipment for adjustments as needed.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Knowledge of construction techniques

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

Dependability

Following policies and procedures

Working safely

Productivity

Delivering high-quality work

Tools

Welding equipment

Heavy equipment parts

Job description

Position Summary

From the ground up, Branch gets the job done.
Young & McQueen, A Branch Company, is an industry leader in heavy highway construction throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. We design and build structures that facilitate transportation, manage water resources, and support economic development in the communities we serve.

We are committed to building our community. Our employee-owners are deeply invested in the community. We build relationships, solve problems, and meet challenges head-on. Our knowledge, expertise, and passion are unparalleled.

We are seeking an experienced and safety-conscious Mechanic to join our growing company. The Mechanic's responsibilities include assembling, setting up, adjusting, maintaining, repairing, and welding equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities

1. Operate equipment units temporarily for adjustments.
2. Perform repairs and preventive maintenance to extend equipment service life.
3. Be familiar with lubrication, paint & bodywork, machine shop practices, injector-governor systems, water-cooled engine rebuilds, transmissions, rear-ends, air-cooled engines, and heavy equipment parts.
4. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• 1 to 3 years of mechanic experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience is preferred but not required.

Competencies

• Dependability
• Following policies and procedures
• Working safely
• Productivity
• Delivering high-quality work

Physical Demands

The physical demands include handling, feeling, or operating objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Frequent standing, talking, and hearing are required. Occasional walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, and smelling. Employees must often lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, typically involving 40+ hours per week. Availability on-call during early/late hours is required to handle delays, weather issues, and emergencies.

AAP/EEO Statement

Our policy is to not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class, in all employment aspects.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.