REEVES | Field Service Technician - Duncan, SC

Reeves Construction Company; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Life insurance

Health plan options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Reeves Construction Company in Duncan, SC, a Colas USA subsidiary, seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair, service and inspect a range of asphalt paving and milling equipment. You will report to the Shop Foreman and work up to 12-hour days as needed.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of heavy equipment experience, an Associate degree or technical training, and a valid driver's license. You will read manuals, follow safety rules, and maintain accurate service records while supporting

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a technical field; or 2+ years related experience.
• 2+ years of heavy equipment repair experience (asphalt paving / milling preferred).
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record; DOT physical & drug screen.
• Ability to read schematics and maintenance manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a safe work environment.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble machines/equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine repairs needed.
• Maintain records of time, parts, and supplies used.
• Report to Shop Foreman and coordinate with scheduling.
• Operate trucks and equipment with care and caution.
• Prepare reports and forms for job assignments.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety conscious

Team communication

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Flexible schedule

Bilingual a plus

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

2+ years related experience

Tools

Asphalt pavers knowledge

Heavy equipment maintenance tools

Technical manuals

Job description

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com. Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Mission

Main Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines/industrial equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Shop Forman.
• Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Complete dis-assembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible, so parts may be ordered, and machine work can be scheduled promptly.
• Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Shop Foreman.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report to Shop Foreman any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Bring to the attention of the Shop Foreman any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee's belongings.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws.
• Must supply own tools.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Valid Medical Card.
• 2+ years of heavy equipment repair experience (Asphalt paving / milling preferred).
• Experience with all types of asphalt pavers.
• Pass a DOT physical and drug screening.
• Knowledge of industrial and OTR equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around shop.

Education, Skills, And/or Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply basic mechanical principles to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
• Bilingual a plus.

Compensation And Benefits

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w-company match.

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Drug-Free Workplace

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, Please Click Here To View The EEO Document.

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