Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

Kiewit-Corporation-cba042a0; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is hiring for an entry-level position in Mobile, AL. The role focuses on learning to read plans and specifications, utilizing hand and power tools, and maintaining equipment with regular service and inspections.

You will assist in organizing materials, supporting equipment operators, and documenting equipment status to ensure readiness for the next assignment. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to project rules, and effective communication with supervision while gaining field

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 knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
• Field experience in chosen craft discipline
• Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand tools, power tools and layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair.
• Learn to 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
• Assist with organizing a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules
• Learn to assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report
• Learn to 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
• Learn how to document with the Off-Hire Report.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans

Field experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Kiewit is hiring for an entry-level position in Mobile, AL. The role focuses on learning to read plans and specifications, utilizing hand and power tools, and maintaining equipment with regular service and inspections.

You will assist in organizing materials, supporting equipment operators, and documenting equipment status to ensure readiness for the next assignment. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to project rules, and effective communication with supervision while gaining field