Heavy Duty Mechanic / Field Service Technician

Ames Construction, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been a leader in construction for over 60 years! As a vital part of the team, you'll work with cutting-edge CAT machinery and ensure that heavy equipment is maintained to the highest standards. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your mechanical skills will shine. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll help keep projects running smoothly in the Charlotte area and beyond. If you're ready to make a difference in the construction industry and grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements required.
• Experience with CAT heavy equipment essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Maintain and fuel machines, ensuring optimal working condition.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and assist maintenance team.

Skills

Class B CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsement

Experience with CAT machines

Preventive maintenance on heavy equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Flexibility with shifts

Tools

CAT machines

Job description

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Job Requirements

• Minimum Class B CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsement.
• Experience with CAT machines including but not limited to:
  • Articulation Trucks
  • Larger Excavators
  • Dozers
  • Skid Steers
  • Wheel Loaders
  • On Road Trucks
• Proficient in performing preventive maintenance (PM) on various equipment, including 250, 500, 1000, and 2000-hour service intervals.
• Fueling equipment in between shifts and maintaining fuel logs.
• Must be able to work swing shifts and have flexibility for both day and night shifts.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment.
• Grease all Equipment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular PM services on heavy equipment.
• Maintain and fuel machines as required, ensuring all equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Conduct oil changes, fluid checks, and other routine maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and report more complex issues to the maintenance team.
• Assist in ensuring that safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Work closely with the maintenance and operations teams to ensure minimal downtime and efficient operations.
  

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class B CDL with Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
• Previous experience with CAT heavy equipment, including Haul Trucks, Loaders, Excavators, Dozers, and Skid Steers.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks on heavy-duty equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible with shifts and work extended hours as needed.
  

Working Conditions

• Travel - This project is located in the Charlotte, NC area, with the potential of other locations throughout the Eastern Region.
• Construction Site Environment - physical ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, reach and climb. Lifting and carrying material and objects. Exposed to high noise levels.
• Schedule: 10hour shifts, swing shifts (day or night).

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.