Shop Mechanic - Augusta, GA

Reeves Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Shop Mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves the repair and maintenance of heavy construction equipment, ensuring high standards of safety and performance. With a commitment to employee development, the company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills and a passion for problem-solving. If you're ready to take on challenging tasks in a supportive environment, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Life Insurance

Health Plan Options

401(k) with Company Match

Short Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair, diagnose, and maintain heavy equipment and OTR components.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Education

Associate Degree or Equivalent

2 Years Related Experience

Tools

Specialized Tools and Equipment

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

Reeves Construction Company is seeking an experienced Shop Mechanic responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of company heavy equipment and OTR components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician will be responsible for some, or all the functions and duties listed below. These repairs may require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule for emergency calls or routine service as required. This job description does not include a complete listing of all the duties and functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign other duties or projects as necessary.

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 employees'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.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands

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.

Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.
Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.
Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
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