Maintenance Mechanic 1

Kiewit; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman for its project in Santa Teresa, NM. The role requires 3+ years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, and Takeuchi machines.

You will work 5:00am–3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with overtime, weekends, and nights as needed. All offers are contingent on passing drug/alcohol tests and a non-DOT physical.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Must be able to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems.
• Experience with Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, Takeuchi equipment.
• Experience with diagnostic systems CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Diesel Laptop.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnosis

Tools

CAT ET

Cummins INSITE

Diesel Laptop

Caterpillar machines

Liebherr machines

Takeuchi machines

Job description

Position Summary

Kiewit is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman for their project located in Santa Teresa, NM.

Requisition ID: 188669

Experience Level

• 3+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
• Must be able to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems.
• Experience working with the following equipment: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, Takeuchi.
• Experience working with the following diagnostic systems: CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Diesel Laptop.

Job Details

• Up to $35 per hour.
• $700 per week per diem.
• Current schedule is 5:00am – 3:00pm, Monday – Friday.
• Must be willing to work additional overtime, weekends and nights when required.
• All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol and non DOT physical test

Work Environment

• 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
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and fit for duty medical and non DOT physical test

About Kiewit

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.