Mobile Mechanic - Grand Junction, CO

at Oldcastle SW Group, INC. in; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

United Companies in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Field Mechanic to repair and maintain construction equipment at various job sites. The role covers trucks, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, and hydraulics. Wages range from $25 to $30 per hour based on experience.

The candidate must have a HS diploma or GED and 2–5 years related experience; travel and safety compliance are required, with pre-employment checks and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 2-5 years of related experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to pass checks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Services vehicles/equipment including oil changes and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoots electrical and hydraulic systems and diesel/gas engines.
• Orders parts and maintains invoices; uses CMMS/ Hexagon/ Workforce.
• Adjusts parts and tests performance; welds when needed.
• Keeps a clean, organized work area and completes DVIR inspections.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Heavy equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

2-5 years experience

Tools

CMMS/Hexagon/Workforce

Job description

Mobile Mechanic - Grand Junction, CO (Construction)

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Field Mechanic

Repairs and maintains construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment by performing the following duties at various job locations.

Wage Range: $25 to $30 per hour based on experience

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Orders parts and supplies. Maintains purchase orders and invoices. Operates computer for job functions.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains organized paperwork such has DVIR sign offs and ADOT inspections.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two to five years of related experience preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the job site dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be on time for work.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Reasoning Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.
• Communicate with outside vendors and operations, order parts, document repairs in CMMS/ Hexagon/ Workforce.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License Class A, Air brakes.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

United Companies is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability