Heavy Equipment/ Diesel MECHANIC

Royal-American-Construction; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal-American-Construction in Panama City, FL is seeking aHeavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a vast inventory of construction equipment. Typical schedules are Monday–Friday, with weekends as needed. You will travel in RAC vehicles to various job locations on short notice and must hold a valid driver's license.

Strong attendance, communication and professionalism are essential. The role requires practical mechanical skills and reliability in a fast-paced civil utilities

Qualifications

• Two years heavy equipment mechanic experience required.
• Ability to travel to job locations as needed.
• Must possess practical skills to diagnose, repair and maintain construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of heavy equipment including trucks, tractors, and cranes.
• Perform equipment maintenance at the facility and on jobsites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Maintain safety standards and professional conduct; travel as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment mechanic

Diagnose and repair

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:This position is responsible for diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a vast inventory of heavy construction equipment. The ideal candidate will have excellent technical skills and the aptitude to develop their area of expertise in the civil utilities industry. Typical schedules are Monday Friday, with weekends required as needed.Incumbent is expected to have excellent attendance and communication skills, possess the ability to build lasting business relationships, and exhibit professionalism.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:This is a description of the major responsibilities of this position. These job duties are subject to change according to job requirements. This is a summary and is not meant to include all activities that may be required to successfully perform in this job.Must possess practical skills and proficient knowledge to diagnose, repair and maintain a vast inventory of construction equipmentRepair and maintenance of heavy equipment, diesel equipment, including (but not limited to) trucks, tractors, and cranesPerform equipment maintenance at the facility, as well as jobsitesTroubleshoot equipment problems including (but not limited to) mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic componentsMust exhibit a clear understanding of the necessity of equipment safetyMust be able to work independently and deal with changing prioritiesMust be able to travel in company-owned RAC vehicles, sometimes on short notice, to and from assigned job locations. Valid drivers license requiredFrequency of activities is determined daily according to job site requirements.Education and Experience:High school diploma or equivalentTwo (2) years heavy equipment mechanic experiencePhysical Requirements:Must be able to climb laddersLift up to 50 pounds unassistedAbility to work outside all day in the elements (heat, cold, rain, etc.)Walking or standing without rest periods up to 2.5 hoursRepeated bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting, climbing, digging, shoveling, sweeping