Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kiewit; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to plan, install, and repair a variety of construction equipment. The successful candidate will ensure all equipment meets operational standards and safety protocols, contribute to the maintenance program, and help with inspections in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with experience in construction equipment repair.
• Ability to use hand and power tools efficiently.
• Strong communication skills with management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, test, and repair construction equipment.
• Document equipment conditions and manage inspection schedules.
• Ensure safety and compliance with maintenance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of tools

Ability to follow instructions

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Requisition ID: 170821

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair.
• Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment
• Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules
• Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules
• Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles
• Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report
• Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator
• Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment
• Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment
• Document with the Off-Hire Report.
  
  

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.
  
  

Requirements

• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces.
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site.
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions.
• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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