Mechanic-Heavy Dirt Moving Equipment

Travis Materials; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Travis Materials in Texas is seeking an experienced Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair construction equipment, light and heavy trucks, and automobiles. You will diagnose mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and follow safety procedures on site.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on experience, knowledge of internal combustion engines, drive trains, and the proper use of tools. A valid driver's license is required, and lifting up to 75 pounds may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Equipment Mechanic.
• Full working knowledge of tool usage and engine/drive train theory.
• Ability to follow safe work practices.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service construction equipment, trucks and automobiles using appropriate tools.
• Knowledge of internal combustion engines and drive train operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Read and understand technical service manuals and follow instructions.
• Recognize and report defects or malfunctions during inspections.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety practices

Diagnostic skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading manuals

Job description

Job Description

The following is a list of typical duties but is not an all-inclusive list.

• Mastery of methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of construction equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles.
• Knowledge of theory and operation of internal combustion engines and drive train components.
• Understanding of all components of a motorized vehicle.
• The methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative maintenance and servicing of automobiles or heavy equipment.
• Safety practices to be observed when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.
• Comprehension of methods used in the repair and overhauling of engines and other drive train components on motorized equipment.
• Preventative maintenance inspection techniques.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Read and understand technical service manuals.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Keep simple records.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Recognize and report defects or malfunctions, upon inspection.
• Requires lifting items up to 75 pounds.
• Drive vehicles, such as automobiles, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, tractors, graders, compactors, bulldozers, loaders, excavators, light and heavy mine equipment.
• Diagnose the cause of mechanical failure in mining equipment, light and heavy trucks and automobiles, trailers and determine appropriate repairs needed.

Minimum of 3 years of experience performing duties comparable to those of Equipment Mechanic.

Must have full working knowledge of tool usage, the theory and operation of internal combustion engines and drive train, components of a motorized vehicle, the methods, tools and equipment used to perform preventative.

Ability to follow safe work practices when maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment.

Valid current drivers license