Heavy Equipment Mechanic (PHX)

Granite Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Phoenix, Arizona to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment safely on job sites. The role includes servicing Water Trucks and CAT/John Deere equipment, performing preventative maintenance, welding as needed, and traveling within Southern Arizona to support field operations.

Candidates will use a range of tools to diagnose systems (electronic, hydraulic, powertrain, HVAC, brakes) and comply with contamination

Qualifications

• Safely diagnose, maintain and repair heavy equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy earth-moving equipment.
• Follow safety, HARMT and contamination control rules.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Water Trucks, CAT, and John Deere earth-moving equipment as needed.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication maintenance, oil changes, filters checks.
• Weld on equipment (MIG/TIG/Stick) as required.
• Operate a Mechanic Truck on Southern Arizona job sites.
• Use tools for diagnostics across electronic, hydraulic, powertrain, HVAC and brakes.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Repair

Safety inspections

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Job description

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General Summary

Granite Construction has immediate openings for experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Phoenix, Arizona.The successful candidate would be responsible to safely perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment.

• Perform diagnostic, replacement and repairs on, but not limited to: Water Trucks, CAT, and John Deere earth-moving equipment and/or related equipment.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication routine/preventative maintenance by checking oil levels and changing oil, checking seals for leakage, grease, check filters, etc.
• Perform safety and mechanical inspections of the equipment.
• Perform welding (MiG, tig, stick) on equipment as needed.
• Operate a Mechanic Truck on job sites throughout Southern Arizona as needed.
• Proper use of tools to complete system diagnostic and repairs including but not limited to: electronics, EM, hydraulic, engine powertrain, air conditioning, clutch, air brakes, suspension, transmission.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

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