Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Granite Construction Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction Company in Tucson, AZ seeks a Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment on job sites. The role includes diagnostics, preventative maintenance, welding, and driving a mechanic truck across Southern Arizona.

Candidates should be familiar with CAT/John Deere equipment, hydraulics, and electrical diagnostics, with a strong safety focus and willingness to travel to equipment locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to diagnose and repair heavy equipment safely.
• Experience with big earth-moving machines preferred.
• Welding (MiG, TIG, stick) on heavy equipment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair on heavy equipment at job sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance and oil changes.
• Inspect safety and mechanical systems.
• Perform welding as needed.
• Operate mechanic truck to job sites across Southern Arizona.
• Utilize tools to diagnose electronics, hydraulics, engines, and powertrains.
• Follow safety rules and Granite's Code of Conduct.

Skills

Diagnostics

Preventative maintenance

Welding

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The Sr Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for safely performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment.

• Perform diagnostic, replacement and repairs on, but not limited to: Water trucks, CAT and John Deere earth-moving equipment and/or related equipment.
• Perform mechanical and lubrication routine/preventative maintenance by checking oil levels and changing oil, checking seals for leakage, grease, check filters, etc.
• Perform safety and mechanical inspections of the equipment.
• Perform welding (MiG, tig, stick) on equipment as needed.
• Operate a Mechanic truck on job sites throughout Southern Arizona as needed.
• Proper use of tools to complete system diagnostic and repairs including but not limited: electronics, EM, hydraulic, engine powertrain, air conditioning, clutch, air brakes, suspension, transmission.
• Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability and willingness to abide by Granite's Code of Conduct daily.
• Perform other duties as required.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.