Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Position
Performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.

Diagnosis, Repair, Preventative Maintenance, and Welding & Fabrication. The ability to perform your work with limited direction and have the knowledge of how to perform, prepare, install and maintain the equipment.

• 3+ years of Heavy Construction Equipment diagnostics and repair
• Knowledge of how to read schematics and manuals for repairs
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR
• CDL desired
• Experience in welding
• Must be able to pass a drug test

• Performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.
• Ability to safely operate heavy duty equipment
• Safely operate standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices, etc. on a daily basis.
• Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine method and extent of repair necessary.
• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to use cutting torch and perform welding tasks
• Keep shop area and working area in a clean and neat orderly manner to avoid hazardous situations.
• Fill out all shop repair orders as directed by shop manager
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and respectfully with shop manager and others in order to address any issues in a professional manner
• Be a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or in a team setting being respectful of others at all times and having a professional manner and language at all times.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Highly organized and attention to detail in order to relay issues that were not reported initially
• Follow OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations, DOT regulation, and Sletten Construction’s safety manual and adapt to safety regulations as necessary.
• Reporting all safety hazards, incidents, issues etc. to the Shop Manager/Safety Manager immediately.
• May be required to operated and maintain company vehicle in order to perform field service repair.
• Perform any and other duties assigned