Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. (“Thalle”) is currently seeking an Mechanic to join us in Hillsborough.

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle has construction projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey with growth nationwide. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects includes dams, reservoirs, locks, DOT roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, wastewater, on-demand emergency services.

We are a proud representative of Tully Group ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The Tully Group is one the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms with their corporate office in New York City and long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more! Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace.

Office

Location:

Hillsborough, North Carolina

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Salary: Competitive compensation package based on experience.

• The mechanic’s prime responsibility is to support construction operation by daily maintenance and repair of construction equipment
• Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty trucks, bull dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, off-road haul trucks, graders, and cranes.
• Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, engines and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassemble.
• Understands the basic concepts of OEM software’s such as Caterpillar ET and Microsoft Excel. The ability to learn company software programs.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair. Experience in using welders, torch sets, plasma cutters, service truck cranes.
• Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using welders, torch sets, plasma cutters, service truck cranes.
• Decent computer proficiency
• Position requires independent professional judgement and ability to resolve most work issues without management guidance.
• Proficient in written and verbal business communications skills
• Ability to receive written or oral instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with office and field personnel
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.

• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Move heavy objects (94 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
• Move light objects (less than 94 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Heavy lifting with repeated stooping, carrying and bending continually over time (i.e., picks up materials and move to a different location).
• Work long shifts with non-standard break times
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Must have good hand-eye…