Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

Sundt Construction

Lockhart (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness

Life and Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

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Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a field technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a range of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, and trucks. The role requires welding and cutting torch experience and a willingness to travel to job sites.

The candidate should have at least three years in industrial/construction equipment maintenance, be able to read technical publications, and possess own tools.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years in industrial/construction maintenance of heavy equipment.
Ability to read and understand technical publications, safety and quality standards.
Must have own tools and be willing to travel.
Must have a current physical card and CDL or be willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with crew.
Produce high quality work safely and productively.
Provide feedback to ensure materials, tools, and information are available.
Seek opportunities for improvement and learn from others.
Share knowledge and mentor others.
Perform high level preventative maintenance on equipment.
Inspect subordinate work for accuracy and compliance, address deficiencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Welding

Reading technical publications

Verbal and written communication

Safety compliance

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of heavy equipment to insure safe operation, such as backhoes, excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, and trenchers, rollers, scrapers, forklifts, haul trucks, water trucks and dump trucks. Must have experience with welding and cutting torches.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with all members of the crew.
Produce high quality work, safely and productively at all times.
Provide feedback to ensure all materials, tools, equipment and information is available for the work.
Look for opportunities for improvement in all tasks, means and methods regarding the work and be willing to learn from others.
Continually seek opportunities to share knowledge and teach others.
High proficiency in all related equipment preventative maintenance.
Inspect subordinates work, ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications, explain deficiencies and take any necessary corrective action.
Eliminate WASTE such as waiting, rework, transporting, material storage and time.

Minimum Job Requirements

Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in the industrial/commercial construction industry and have an in-depth understanding of the maintenance and repair of various types of heavy construction equipment.
Must be able to read and understand technical publications, specifications, safety and quality standards and effectively utilize all trade tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must have own tools.
Must be willing to travel.
Must have a current physical card and commercial driver’s license or be willing to get one.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outside conditions.
Will climb and maintain balance on stairs and ladders.
Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50lbs. on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
Move in and around confined, cluttered and uneven areas.
May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, or genetic information. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

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