Mechanic Operator- Field

C.S. Mccrossan, Inc.; Saint Michael, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

PCiRoads, a subsidiary of C.S. McCrossan, seeks a Mechanic Operator to repair and maintain a range of heavy equipment in field settings. The role requires travel with paving crews and a seasonal schedule from spring through fall. Candidates should have a Class A license, health card, and strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities include routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and operational readiness of trucks and heavy machinery while adhering to PPE protocols and site safety rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• Hazards and safety precautions awareness.
• Reliable transportation; Class A license and health card.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain trucks and heavy equipment such as graders, loaders, excavators.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance; report defects.
• Wear PPE as required.
• Work in the field with paving crew; travel is required.
• Seasonal schedule, typically April–November.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Follow instructions

Heavy equipment knowledge

Repair & maintenance

Safety awareness

Reliable transportation

Class A license

Health card

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PCiRoads is a subsidiary of C.S. McCrossan, a family-owned enterprise with affiliated companies in highway/heavy civil general contracting, aggregate and asphalt materials, steel pipe coating, and real estate -- with locations in Minnesota, Indiana, Arizona, and Kansas. We are committed to our company’s core values of: Safety, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement. We are known for our ethics and respectful work culture, and recognized by our customers as an organization that delivers and performs as promised. This commitment is the heart of who we are as a company and is reflected in our dedication to developing the most competent employees in our industry.

Position Description

Job Overview

Mechanic Operators at PCiRoads repair a variety of heavy equipment and trucks for purposes of road construction, grading, flood control, excavation, construction of sewer lift stations and dams, etc. Mechanics will repair/maintain various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to: cranes, bulldozers, backhoes, graders, excavators, concrete pavers, compactors, bobcats, loaders, rollers, scrapers, off-road articulating trucks, sweepers, farm tractors, water trucks and excavators. The construction work of an Mechanic Operator is of a seasonal nature, typically occurring between the months of April and November. The Mechanic Operator-Field will work alongside the paving crew in the field on site, this is not a shop position. Travel is required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain trucks and construction or power equipment, such as mechanized broom, backhoe, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, hydraulic excavators, skid steers, and jetter/inductor truck.
• Repair and maintain jackhammers, mowers, brush clippers, and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems.
• Perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment and refer defects or repairs to supervisor; clean equipment.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required.
• There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
• The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
• There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.
• Demonstrate or be corrected to 20/20 vision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• Ability to maneuver under and over equipment, as well as climb into/out of the cabs utilizing steps and ladders.
• Constant sitting during machine operation.
• Constant use of foot and hand controls.
• Use of track spade/shovel to clear mud from the tracks and underbelly of machine as needed.
• Move barricades/sand bags to clear area as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk around machine when completing pre-trip inspection, clearing underbelly, and throughout the worksite on uneven terrain.
• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Safety Responsibilities

• Knowledge of and compliance with all Company safety requirements, policies and safety training.

Benefits are provided through the union.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• General knowledge of the heavy highway construction industry.
• General knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Must have and maintain a Class A License and health card.

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