Field Mechanic​/Welder

• Perform repairs to equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
• All kinds of welding, brazing, and cutting using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Follow Material Safety Data Sheet guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of Hazardous Materials, as required.
• Work under general supervision from verbal and written instructions and intermittent directions.

• Perform repairs to equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors used in construction.
• Repairs and replaces damaged or worn parts.
• Operates and inspects machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Road test vehicles after they have been repaired.
• Listen for other problems with the vehicle during the road test.
• Check the vehicle for cleanliness (no grease or dirt left from repairs).
• Follow all standard safety rules and regulations.
• Must be trained and qualified to do required repair work on vehicles.
• Check for additional repairs needed before turning the completed work over to the Foreman.
• Let the Foreman know of additional repairs needed.
• Receives instructions, prints, and work orders for the job. Plans details of working procedure and tools and material requirements.
• Fabricates equipment by cutting, burning, and welding various metals. Repairs equipment by using welding techniques and appropriate welding equipment.
• Cleans and prepares surfaces to be welded. Sets up, assembles, and tacks weld parts.
• Builds up worn or defective surfaces.
• Uses burning equipment to dismantle assemblies and to cut material to size and shape.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Work as a team alongside the other departments.

• Perform other duties of the same or lower level of difficulty as assigned.
• May be assigned occasional duties of a higher level of difficulty than those listed above.
• The duties of this classification may overlap duties performed by employees in other classifications.

• Minimum of 6 months basic knowledge in maintenance preferred.
• Must be familiar with the OSHA requirements in proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to lift 70 lbs.
• Must have own tools.
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license (preferably CDL) with clean driving record and the ability to be insured to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to communicate with customers and fellow employees.
• Must successfully pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
• Must be able to pass background check to be able to access DOD installations, facilities and buildings.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• 100% covered Health Insurance
• Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401K Employer Match
• Vacation and Holiday Pay

Competitive Compensation based on experience.

A & K Earth Movers is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. A & K will review all qualified applications without regard to religion, color, race, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, national origin, or any characteristic protected by law. A & K encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.