Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Kiewit; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Ingleside, TX seeks an Intermediate Equipment Technician to plan, lay out, install, test and repair construction equipment in accordance with plans, specifications, codes and industry standards, ensuring safety and reliability on every job.

You will manage service and inspection schedules, document equipment conditions, organize reference materials, assist operators with daily walkaround reporting, and ensure units leaving the site are ready for the next assignment.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs.
• Effective communication with supervision.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand plans and equipment manuals.
• Repair, replace, or maintain equipment using hand and power tools.
• Schedule regular service and inspections.
• Maintain equipment files and backlog schedules.
• Assist operators with Daily Walkaround Report.
• Assist the project with an accurate Equipment Locator.
• Ensure safe fueling and oiling of equipment.
• Confirm equipment is ready for the next assignment.
• Complete the Off-Hire Report.

Skills

Plan & specs reading

Communication skills

Safe tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

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: 189760

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

• Able to meet all physical requirements.


• Must have all required tools


• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)


• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions


• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload


• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.