Heavy Equipment Mechanic Journeyman

Requisition ID: 173406

Position Summary

Plan and safely execute preventive maintenance and repairs all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable manuals, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Experience Level

Skilled

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals and applicable technical bulletins.

Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment

Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules

Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules

Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles

Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report

Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator

Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment

Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment

Document with the Off-Hire Report.

Qualifications

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site

Must have required tools

May require DL

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit_Craft