Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper

Kiewit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking an entry-level Equipment Helper to assist skilled craftspersons on a construction site in Mobile, AL. You will learn to read plans, use tools, and help manage equipment documentation under supervision, supporting safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance, assisting operators, and ensuring equipment is ready for the next assignment, with potential for varying hours and overtime.

Qualifications

• Read and understand plans and specifications including Operator Manuals.
• Follow instructions and communicate effectively with supervision.
• Field experience in a craft discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read plans and specifications.
• Use hand and power tools for repair or maintenance of equipment.
• Record equipment conditions and schedule service/inspections.
• Assist with organizing reference materials and equipment files.
• Support equipment operators in daily walkaround reporting.
• Help generate Equipment Locator records.
• Ensure equipment is fueled, oiled, and ready for next assignment.
• Document with Off-Hire Reports.

Skills

Plan reading

Tool handling

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Layout tools

Job description

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Requisition ID: 189779

Position Summary

Assist skilled craftsperson(s) by performing supportive duties as directed and will work under immediate supervision. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

Experience Level

Entry

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• 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
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. driver license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.