Field and Shop Mechanic
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready‑mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high‑quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients.
What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building newroads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon
The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please
Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and gasoline company vehicles and equipment. Maintains accurate maintenance records and performs DOT inspections. Work is performed primarily at job sites from a field service truck.
Main Responsibilities:- Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
- Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Read and understand OEM operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
- Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment and vehicles in accordance to manufacturer recommendations and established intervals
- Maintain clean tools and working area
- Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation
- Perform high and low voltage electrical trouble shooting and repairs
- Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Valid driver's license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
- DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
- Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) a plus
- ASE Certification preferred
- 3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
- Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications
- Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
- Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by the Company
- Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
- Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
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