HELPER

Branch; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil is seeking a Mechanic Helper to support setup, adjustments, maintenance, repair and welding of heavy equipment. You will operate equipment units on a temporary basis for adjustments and assist in field and shop tasks.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of construction techniques, understands OSHA regulations, and a valid driving MVR. This is a full-time, 40-hour workweek with opportunities to contribute to critical projects. Good communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience preferred, but not required.
• Good driving MVR.

Responsibilities

• Welding and burning equipment; operation of lathes, saws, shapers, girders, and presses.
• Gain knowledge in lubrication, paint & body, injector-governor, water-cooled engine rebuild, transmissions and rear-ends, air-cooled engines, starters, generators, and voltage regulators.
• In the shop, assist in the repair and overhaul of heavy equipment, including crawlers and portable cranes, tractors, booms, loaders, rollers, pumps, and air compressors.
• Make field repairs and perform preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
• May perform other duties including building and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Construction techniques

OSHA regulations

DOT experience

MVR clear

Job description

Position Summary

Branch Civil is searching for a Mechanic Helper to join our well-established, growing company. The Mechanic Helper assist in the necessary set-up, adjustments, maintenance, repair and welding of equipment. Operates any equipment unit on a temporary basis for operating adjustments

Duties/Responsibilities

• Welding and burning equipment; and Operation of lathes, saws, shapers, girders, and presses
• Will gain knowledge in the following areas: Lubrication, Paint & Body, Injector-Governor, Water-cooled engine rebuild, Transmissions and rear-ends, Air-cooled engines, Starters, generators, and voltage regulars
• In the shop, assist in the repair and overhaul of the various heavy equipment, including crawler and portable cranes, crawler and wheel tractors, booms, front-end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors
• Make the repairs necessary in the field and perform preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase service life of the equipment.
• May perform other related duties including building and grounds maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required
• Good driving MVR

Compensation Data

Salary Min: $31,570

Salary Max: $52,585

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Listening Skills
• Learning Quickly

Travel

No Travel

Supervisory Responsibility

No supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40 hours per week.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Nearest Major Market: Virginia Beach