Overview
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive repair and a passion for maintaining and repairing heavy machinery. This role is essential for ensuring the operational efficiency of our equipment, which includes various types of industrial machinery and vehicles.
Responsibilities
The following are a list of essential functions for the position. These are responsibilities that an individual must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates construction or power equipment, including but not limited to an excavator, grader, bulldozer, backhoe, front end loader, skid steer, asphalt paver, dirt/asphalt roller, asphalt reclaimer, soil stabilizer, and asphalt milling machine.
- Maintains, repairs, and occasionally operates jackhammers, saws, and other small equipment and tools as required.
- Responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment failures and repairing and maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.
- Performs shop management functions such as maintenance scheduling and spare parts inventory control.
- Cleans equipment as needed to aid in diagnostic evaluation and repairs.
- Maintains and oversees on-site stock for the routine maintenance and repair of all fleet equipment, trucks and vehicles including but not limited to fuel, grease, oil, fluids, filters, and small wear parts.
- Operates small electric and air powered hand tools including but not limited to welders, cut-off saws, drill presses, jacks, chain hoists, overhead cranes, vehicle lifts, grease guns, bench grinders, pressure washers, presses, and torches.
- Travels to remote locations or jobsites as needed for the emergency repair and maintenance of fleet equipment, trucks, and vehicles.
- Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards as determined by law, site requirements and company policies.
- Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles driven, equipment moved, and trailers towed, noting any defects or deficiencies both verbally and in writing.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.34 - $37.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Durham, NC 27704: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
