Mechanic
Company: Blythe Construction
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
General Description
Under general direction of Lead Mechanic and Equipment Operations
Manager, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic will perform general
mechanical work in repair and maintenance of diversified automotive
and construction/asphalt equipment. Employee repairs and services
vehicles and other motorized equipment, and maintains cleanliness
of the shop area. Performs related work as required.
Key Duties
Responsible to support all equipment maintenance operations within
Company/Project to include:
- Actively participates in our Safety 1st
- Demonstrates safety 1st attitude
- Identifies and turns in near miss reports
- Speaks up when sees unsafe act
- Ensure all local laws, regulations, Eurovia rules and Group
policies are in compliance.
- Understands and obeys all DOT regulations as it pertains to
mechanic truck operation
- Has passed certified basic mechanics skills testing.
- Performs routine and advanced maintenance on a variety of
vehicles and equipment.
- Performs DOT brake repairs on commercial vehicles.
- Repair power train components such as engine, transmission,
differentials, PTO systems, transfer cases, hydraulic motors and
pumps and all other auxiliary drive components.
- Inspects and troubleshoots starting and charging systems.
- Diagnose suspension system problems such as vehicle alignment,
springs and chassis mounting systems.
- Troubleshoots electrical components such as gauges, sending
units, relays, lighting systems and solenoids.
- Inspect, repair and or replace track suspension systems and
components, such as rails, bushings, idlers, and sprocket segments,
rollers and track shoes.
- Performs expert repairs on material handling equipment such as
cranes and forklifts.
- Maintains a clean work area, sweeps floors, removes oil and
grease spills and performs other general custodial work, as
required.
- Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
- Maintains personal tools and company owned tools.
- Accurately completes all associated forms such as inspection
records, time sheets, and work orders
- Demonstrates team attitude, and works to attain individual,
division and company goals Qualification Requirements
- General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education and Experience. This position typically is not an
entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as
a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. A high school diploma or general
education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand
work directions and communicate effectively with management, fellow
employees and Owner. A minimum of three (3) years of experience is
required. Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
required.
- Physical Demands. The following physical demands are
representative of those that must be met by a Heavy Equipment
Mechanic to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job.
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required
during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.
Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to
stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
- Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in
conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
- Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50
pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be
assigned.
- Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other
construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
- Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of
legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
- Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent
activities of the construction site, including the activities of
other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary
equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
- Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment
safely.
- Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in
varying weather conditions.
- Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including
climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using
ladders or crawling, as required.
- Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of
light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and
flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300
tons.
- Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
- Work Environment. The work environment characteristics
described below are representative of those that a Heavy Equipment
Mechanic encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job.
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high
levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated
with a construction project.
- Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving
machinery.
- Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on
construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds,
gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete. Company Benefits
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Term Life
- Long Term Disability
- Sick Leave
- Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
- 401(k) Plan
- Additional Benefits including wellness coaching, etc..
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.
Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company -
Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are
hereby referred to as Vinci Construction USAAccessibility: If you
need an accommodation as part of the employment process please
contact Human Resources atBlythe Construction, Inc.: Phone:
704-375-8474Hubbard Construction Company: Phone:
407-645-5500Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC:Phone: 704-375-8474
Vinci Construction USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vinci
Construction USA is committed to providing a fair and equal
employment opportunity workplace. All hiring and promotional
decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
any other status that is protected by federal, state, or local
law.
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