Current Position(s)


Field Mechanic - Nacogdoches Tx

Essential Functions
  1. Inspects, repairs and adjusts diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards, and scarifies on road graders, gasoline and diesel tractors, and hydraulic and cable operated attachments on tractors
  2. Repairs and maintains trenching machines and sets proper grade.
  3. Perform incidental welding operations on equipment.
  4. Communicates any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
  5. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service.
  6. Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal proficiency level.
  7. Follow all safety policies and PPE use.
Required Skills and Experience
  1. Two years heavy equipment mechanic work or Heavy Highway Construction Equipment repair experience preferred but not required.
  2. Current valid driver's license (Class B required).
  3. Welding and fabrication experience.
  4. Trained in safety precautions of the trade.
  5. Knowledge/understanding/ability to repair complex machinery and engine parts and components.
  6. Knowledge of operation/maintenance requirements of heavy duty construction equipment.
  7. Knowledge/understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  8. Ability to identify/solve problems with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
  9. Must be familiar with electronics, be able to read blueprints, or use electronic diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot repairs.
  10. Must be able to read, interpret, and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics along with service manuals to help diagnose issues to be able to make needed repairs
 
Competencies
  1. Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  2. Ability to multi-task, good organizational skills
  3. Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety
  4. Diligent in demonstrating safe work practices.
 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are normally Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee up to and over 2/3 of time at work.  The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Some equipment can be extremely heavy and will require a lot of strength to move or manipulate.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  Must have the ability to quickly respond appropriately to unexpected events.
 
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, rough and uneven surfaces, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.


Benefits
Medical/Dental
401k
Paid Time Off
Referral Program

An Equal Opportunity Employer
 
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