Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel & Hydraulics

Barnard Inc; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of construction equipment on-site and in the shop.

Applicants should have strong diesel and hydraulic knowledge, plus the ability to read schematics and fabricate parts as needed. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to work long hours in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 5yrs of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel and gas engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Must own service truck (not required) and tools applicable to the position
• Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to inspect heavy equipment and identify defects and performance issues both in the field and in the shop.
• Maintenance and repairs of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and diesel systems on a variety of construction equipment and tools.
• Perform required visual inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance on a variety of construction equipment.
• Fabricate parts when needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Barnard’s safety culture and policies.
• Welding and cutting.
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, six to seven day per week, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal , state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting heavy equipment

Diesel & gas engines

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Welding and cutting

Fabrication

Rigging and hoisting

Reading schematics

Valid driver license

Job description

Barnard Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled heavy equipment technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of construction equipment on-site and in the shop.

Applicants should have strong diesel and hydraulic knowledge, plus the ability to read schematics and fabricate parts as needed. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to work long hours in varying weather conditions.