Diesel Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking an individual to fill a position as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic who will perform repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of construction, asphalt paving and mining equipment. Job Duties: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts. Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures. Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units. Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems. Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs. Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; notifying parts manager; verifying receipt. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications. Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Requirements Uncompromising focus on safety excellence. Minimum of one year verifiable experience working on diesel, and heavy equipment. Must have own hand tools. Must have a good working knowledge of the equipment operations and mechanical functions, electrical and hydraulic systems and how they are integrated. Ability to stoop, push, pull, kneel, twist and lift 70 lbs. Ability to climb and perform work on heights of 20 feet. Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions. Availability to work Saturdays when needed. Capable of working with limited supervision. A valid Driver License with relatively clean record. Pre-employment criminal background, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and drug test will apply. CDL not required but is a plus. COMPANY STATEMENT The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and is not a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Company Description Standard Construction is a leading Aggregate Manufacturer as well as Asphalt Paving Contractor. We are an award-winning, locally owned company that handles asphalt projects for federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and material sales. We operate hot mix asphalt plants and gravel pits in Southwest Tennessee and Northwest Mississippi. Standard Construction is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) Employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Standard Construction will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified (ADA) individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation. Company Description Standard Construction is a leading Aggregate Manufacturer as well as Asphalt Paving Contractor. We are an award-winning, locally owned company that handles asphalt projects for federal, state and local governments, the private sector, and material sales. We operate hot mix asphalt plants and gravel pits in Southwest Tennessee and Northwest Mississippi. Standard Construction is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) Employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Standard Construction will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified (ADA) individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation.
