Diesel Mechanic - Shop

Martin Marietta • Denver, CO

133d • $34

About The Position

This position performs preventive maintenance, performs diagnostics and makes repairs on heavy construction equipment and on-highway trucks in the safest, most effective way possible to avoid downtime.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment/on-highway truck maintenance experience or related field that showcases skills with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Trade school or equivalent training desired
• Must be safety-oriented and exhibit safe work habits
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments, laptop computers and diagnostic software
• General knowledge of heavy equipment operations, systems and components (engines, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic), repair methods and common issues
• Strong computer diagnostic skills
• Must be able to obtain or currently possess adequate tools to perform all assigned duties
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime and weekends
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventative maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Dismantles and reassembles heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools, as needed
• Operates and inspects machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Overhauls and tests machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts
• Troubleshoots and rewires electrical systems
• Tests mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturer's specifications
• Researches, orders, and maintains the inventory of parts for service and repairs
• Completes all paperwork as necessary, including but not limited to work orders, parts requests, time cards, logs, pre-trip/post-trip inspections, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Membership with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local Union No, 9 is required upon hire
• Condition and terms of employment and benefits are in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: High school or GED