Mechanic I

Structural Technologies; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Structural Technologies is seeking a field maintenance technician to support equipment repair and preventative maintenance on construction equipment and tools at job sites. You will diagnose mechanical, fuel, and electrical issues, perform disassembly and part replacements, and help keep records of service performed.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years’ experience in equipment shops or warehouses, strong teamwork, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 2-5 yrs of experience in Equipment Shop or Warehouse preferred.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, fuel and electrical problems.
• Experience maintaining construction equipment and small tools.

Responsibilities

• Communicates issues to supervisor and documents maintenance activities.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, fuel, and electrical problems.
• Disassembles engines and replaces worn parts; inspects equipment and tools.
• Performs preventative maintenance and supports jobsite safety practices.
• Installs equipment and maintains vehicles and machines.
• Operates forklifts or other mechanized equipment as needed.

Skills

Team oriented

Approachable

Good listener

Calm under pressure

Proactive

Professional

Positive attitude

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Motivate team

Tools

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIESdevelops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors.We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working fromlocations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

Skills

• Team and solution oriented.
• Approachable.
• A good listener.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Proactive.
• Professional.
• Positive attitude.
• Diligent.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to motivate team members.

Experience - Field - Required/Preferred

• 2-5 yrs - Equipment Shop / Warehouse - Preferred

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates issues to supervisor.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and keeps up-to-date records of all maintenance performed.
• Diagnoses mechanical, fuel, and electrical problems to make repairs quickly.
• Disassembles small engines and replaces worn valves, pistons, bearings, and other internal parts. Inspects equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Continually evaluates the status of equipment (repairs needed, abuse, etc.), communicates these issues, and is responsible for maintenance and repair of all construction equipment, tools, and vehicles. Works with team to develop, implement, and monitor proactive preventative and overall maintenance/service program. Performs preventative maintenance on jobsites.
• Installs equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Manages, repairs, and maintains construction equipment, small tools and vehicles. Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment using appropriate tools - servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily based on mechanical principles.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and determines when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Runs, maneuvers, navigates, or drives vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, skid loaders or passenger vehicles.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine causes of operating errors and decides method of repair.

Essential Safety Duties

• Essential Safety Duties
• Performs work in strict compliance with jobsite/shop requirements and the Field Guide to Better Safety
• Performs all work in compliance with Company's safety policies as well as industry standards
• Assists team in ensuring jobsite/shop is maintained in a safe manner
• Promotes 24/7 Safety Culture and exhibits a Safety 24/7 attitude in all situations
• Reports immediately, accurately and in full detail all incidents
• Sets an example for others by demonstrating that safety is a core value
• Wears all Personal Protection Equipment required by safety specifications
• Is extremely safety conscious in all situations
• Attends daily and weekly safety Tool Box meetings and participates in Jobsite Safety Analyses (JSA)

Physical Requirements

• Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator when required on specific jobsites
• Able to pass Pulmonary Function / Fit Test
• Performs physical activity that requires considerable use of arms, legs, and moving whole body
• Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a computer, small hand-held power tools, office equipment
• Able to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50lbs without assistance
• Physical capability to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Able to speak and hear detailed information through oral communication
• Has visual acuity to see items clearly and sharply and to recognize small detail

Special Requirements

• Flexible with work hours
• Possess valid drivers license to operate company vehicles or to drive for business purposes
• Willing to travel to job sites as requested
• Must supply own hand tools up to 1 inch and pneumatic tools up to 1/2 inch

Structural Technologies is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality.EOE/M/F/D/V