Travel Mechanic - Heavy Construction Equipment | Posted by: Alex Neilson
job.title: Travel Mechanic - Heavy Construction Equipment
employement.type:
Full-time Employee
estimated.start.date:
October 23, 2023
location:
Cuddy,Pennsylvania
region:
North-East
no.ofjob.openings: 1
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experience.required: 3 to 4 Year
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annual.salary.range: $40,000 - $50,000
job.description:
Summary:
This position will require travel to all job site locations, located nationally. Position will be based out of our equipment yard in Cuddy, PA (near Bridgeville, PA).
Maintain, diagnose and repair diesel / hydraulic construction equipment. Assemble/disassemble large construction equipment on remote job sites.
Essential Functions:
Drive and operate a 25,000# mechanic’s truck equipped with crane, welder, and compressor. Extended travel is required.
Repair, modify, and set-up construction equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics, as well as on-site fabrication.
Work with site superintendents, field forces, and other technicians to maintain, repair, rebuild and troubleshoot a wide variety of drills, cranes, pumps and other construction equipment, in a work site environment.
Inspects, monitors, and performs maintenance on the job site equipment to head off potential problems and reports results and observations to the Equipment Manager.
Keeps meticulous records of work performed and problems encountered using provided iPad and computer.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED along with at least 4 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic is required.
Must have extensive knowledge of diesel and hydraulic mechanics.
Ability to take direction but also to work independently
Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed.
Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification a plus.
Manufacturer training from Bauer, Liebherr, CAT and other foundation industry leaders is highly desired.
Must have valid Driver's License - Class C.
Must be open to extensive travel throughout the US.
Physical Requirements:
Reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather.