Mechanic Helper (Heavy Equipment Shop)

Essential Functions

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment such as crawler and portable cranes, crawler and wheel tractors, booms, front-end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors.
• Perform preventive maintenance practices to increase the service life of the equipment.
• Assist in the operation of lathes, saws, shapers, girders, and presses.
• Gain knowledge in areas such as lubrication, paint & body, injector-governor, water-cooled engine rebuild, transmissions and rear-ends, air-cooled engines, starters, generators, and voltage regulators.
• May perform other related duties including building and grounds maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience preferred, but not required.
• Good driving MVR.

Compensation

Salary range: $28,413 - $47,355

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasional exposure to extreme conditions at construction job sites. Noise levels can be loud.

Physical Demands

Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. Frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with 40+ hours per week. On-call availability for early/late hours is required due to the nature of the job.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.