Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job Highlights

Company Profile

Sletten Construction delivers client success by utilizing fresh approaches to their construction challenges. The specializations include construction in the areas like industrial, federal, educational, healthcare, retail, bridge, solar, inspections, virtual, etc.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic who will perform maintenance and repair of a significant nature on all types of equipment or assist with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.

Diagnosis, repair, preventative maintenance, and welding and fabrication.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants may be required a High School Diploma

Work Experience

• Possess 3+ years of heavy construction equipment diagnostics and repair
• Experience in welding

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to read, interpret, analyze and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to safely operate heavy-duty equipment
• Ability to use a cutting torch and perform welding tasks
• Be a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or in a team setting being respectful of others at all times and having a professional manner and language at all times.
• Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and respectfully with the shop manager and others in order to address any issues in a professional manner
• Fill out all shop repair orders as directed by the shop manager
• Follow OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations, DOT regulations, and Sletten Construction’s safety manual and adapt to safety regulations as necessary.
• Highly organized and attention to detail in order to relay issues that were not reported initially
• Keep the shop area and working area in clean and neat orderly manner to avoid hazardous situations.
• May be required to operate and maintain company vehicle in order to perform field service repair.
• Performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.
• Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines.
• Reporting all safety hazards, incidents, issues, etc. to the Shop Manager/Safety Manager immediately.
• Safely operate standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices, etc. on a daily basis.
• Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine the method and extent of repair necessary.
• Perform any and other duties assigned

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• CDL desired
• Knowledge of how to read schematics and manuals for repairs
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers several unique benefits to employees including, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), medical and dental, paid holidays, paid time off, incentive programs, 401(k) plans, and more.

Employer’s Statement

Sletten Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.