Overview
The Construction Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and servicing fleet heavy equipment and vehicles, ensuring safety and functionality through routine checks and repairs.
Responsibilities
- Be knowledgeable of the hazards and safety requirements of the job, and utilize required personal protective equipment.
- Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
- Examine critical parts and operating components of heavy equipment for possible wear and tear, defects, or other damage.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on company owned and/or leased vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and longevity.
- Repair, replace, clean, and lubricate vehicle/equipment parts as necessary.
- Examine and repair hydraulic components for fluid leaks, ruptured hoses, or worn gaskets.
- Use hand-held computers or other diagnostic devices to diagnose components in need of adjustment or repair.
- Use jacks, cranes, and various hand-held tools to dismantle and reassemble parts.
- May be required to rebuild or replace engines, repair hydraulic fluid pumps, and correct electrical problems.
- Start devices to test their performance.
- Pressure wash equipment as necessary.
- Operate various types of light and heavy equipment and over the road trucks for maneuvering into service and repair locations.
- Request spare parts as needed.
- Travel to job site to make repairs to heavy equipment as necessary.
- Maintain a high level of workplace housekeeping.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have a mechanical aptitude.
- Working knowledge of diesel engine repair.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to locate, read, understand and follow instructions outlined in SDS material safety data sheets.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal format.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in accordance to urgency.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Must be available to work overtime as required.
- Cooperative, punctual, and detail oriented.
- Must be able to utilize electronic devices such as a smart phone to send and receive email and communicate from job site locations to corporate office and supervision.
- Must be able to work safely and follow all instructions related to Company policies and regulatory agencies.
- Maintains a safe work environment and ensures all established Company safety rules, procedures, policies, DOT, OSHA and MSHA regulations are followed.
- Aerial Lift Operator Training Certification preferred.
Benefits
- 401k
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
Additional Information
- Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing.
- If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com.