HEAVY EQUIPMENT FIELD MECHANIC

CW Const; Grand Junction (CO); In loco; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A local construction firm in Grand Junction seeks a Maintenance Technician with 3-5 years of experience in heavy equipment repair, specifically with brands like Caterpillar and John Deere. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing schedules. CDL Class B or higher is required or the ability to obtain one. The role involves travel to work sites and participation in safety trainings.

Competenze

• 3-5 years maintenance experience with heavy equipment.
• Experience with Caterpillar, Komatsu, and John Deere.
• CDL Class B endorsement or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to pass drug screenings.
• CDL Class B endorsement or higher, or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.
• Good driving record to be able to drive Company vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs, including day shift hours, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

Mansioni

• Diagnose and repair heavy construction machinery.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections.
• Travel to job sites for machinery repairs.
• Participate in ongoing safety training.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
• Inspect, repair, and replace defective or worn parts.
• Remove, repair, and install major heavy equipment components in varying configurations.
• Overhaul and test major components, such as engines, fuel elements, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Travel to work sites to repair heavy construction machinery.
• Service truck trailers and maintain equipment inspection and service logs on a daily basis.
• Maintain tools in good working order as per OSHA regulations.
• Participate in ongoing safety trainings and initiatives, and maintain commitment to the highest safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Maintenance experience

Ability to work on heavy equipment

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Welding knowledge

Strumenti

Basic hand tools

Komatsu line

John Deere line

Kenworth trucks

Basic hand tools

Descrizione del lavoro

CW Construction is a locally-owned business with a family approach to everyone who works with us. We strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth with a strong track record of promoting from within.

Total Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and identify malfunctions using computerized tools and equipment.
• Accurately troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Read, understand and apply mechanical, electrical, fuel and hydraulic schematics to repair work.
• Diagnose Tier 3 and Tier 4 interim and Tier 4 final emissions systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
• Inspect, repair, and replace defective or worn parts.
• Remove, repair, and install major heavy equipment components in varying configurations.
• Overhaul and test major components, such as engines, fuel elements, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Travel to work sites to repair heavy construction machinery.
• Service truck trailers and maintain equipment inspection and service logs on a daily basis.
• Maintain tools in good working order as per OSHA regulations.
• Participate in ongoing safety trainings and initiatives, and maintain commitment to the highest safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years maintenance experience servicing and repairing trucks and heavy construction equipment, including scrapers, skid steers, bulldozers, excavators, and backhoes.
• Significant experience with and ability to work on several makes and models of equipment, especially including Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Kenworth.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, manage time, multitask, and handle stress.
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to interact positively and professionally with vendors, customers, coworkers, and leadership.
• CDL Class B endorsement or higher, or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.
• Good driving record to be able to drive Company vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs, including primarily day shift hours (usually between 6 AM and 4 PM), overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as required to accommodate company and project needs.
• Ability to pass pre- and post-employment drug screening and work history verification.
• Consistent access to reliable personal email account.

Note:

If you do not have the required qualifications for this role but have skill, experience, and interest in repairing equipment, please apply to the Shop Mechanic role! Training opportunities exist in that area that are not possible in the field role.

Education and/or Experience

• Preferred:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Welding knowledge and troubleshooting experience.

Language Skills

This position requires the ability to communicate in English with co-workers and the general public.

Math Skills

This job requires the ability to do and understand basic math equations.

Physical Demands

Primary functions require the physical ability and mobility to stand, sit, or lie down for extended periods of time and repeatedly work overhead, kneel, crawl, push, pull, bend, twist, and climb equipment as required by task. Manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify and manipulate small components. Keen sense of smell and hearing to identify unseen problems with equipment or fluids. Ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Primarily indoor work in a maintenance shop. Regularly exposed to hazards such as noise, fumes, moving equipment, liquids and lubricants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CW Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at CW Construction LLC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.