Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Blount Construction Company,Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Blount Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel engines, hydraulic systems and heavy equipment both in the shop and at field locations.

The role requires performing welding and fabrication, following manufacturer guidelines, and conducting inspections to meet safety standards. A clean driving record and 5+ years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engine repair and heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of air brake systems and suspension components.
• Ability to work on industrial equipment, tractor-trailers, farm machinery, and dealership vehicles.
• Proficiency in assembling and disassembling mechanical components.
• Clean MVR and 5+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Diagnose and repair equipment in shop or field locations.
• Perform service, maintenance, repair, and overhaul per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Analyze and diagnose diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Weld, braze, fabricate parts and structures, and modify equipment as needed.
• Record inspections to ensure vehicles meet DOT safety standards.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Brake repair

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting

MVR clean

Tools

Welding

Fabrication

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various types of vehicles and machinery.

Duties

• Ensure that safety is the highest priority in the workplace.


• Diagnose and perform equipment repairs in response to maintenance requests, in shop or in field locations.


• Perform service, maintenance , repair, and overhaul in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.


• Ability to analysis and diagnose issues with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical systems and electronic systems.


• Perform welding and brazing, fabricate, and modify parts, equipment, and , miscellaneous structures and attachments.


• Conduct and record keep inspections to ensure vehicles meet Department of Transportation safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience with diesel engine repair, brake repair, and heavy equipment operation


• Knowledge of air brake systems and suspension components


• Ability to work on industrial equipment, tractor-trailers, farm machinery, and dealership vehicles


• Proficiency in assembling and disassembling mechanical components


• Clean MVR


• Preferred 5+years experience