Field Mechanic/Technician - Heavy Equipment - Fleet (Albuquerque, NM)

Sunland Asphalt & Sealcoating • Albuquerque, NM

100d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic travels to job sites to perform skilled tasks in the repair of all fleet vehicles, machinery, motors, tools and equipment used by the company. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OSHA regulations. All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all safety guidelines at all times as an essential part of their job responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent decision making skills.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Scanner diagnostics a plus: OTC vehicle/CAT ET.
• Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
• A current driver's license is required.
• A CDL license is preferred and may even be required for some departments/divisions.
• Medical certification required.
• Must have a clean motor-vehicle record.
• Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Serve as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state and local laws, as well as Company safety policy.
• Enforce safe work practices and proactively identify and remedy worksite hazards.
• Direct all employees to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines at all times.
• Conduct Safety Meetings to include daily PTP & weekly Tailgate Topics.
• Work directly with Sunland supervisors to receive and prepare preventative maintenance (PM) work orders.
• Relay PM work orders, assignments, messages and information to and from Mechanics.
• Diagnose hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters and metal cutting saws.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Proficient in troubleshooting machine systems to include hydraulics, power trains and engines.
• Responsible for maintaining work orders and performing work area inspections.
• Responsible for prioritizing repairs.
• Work closely with all shop employees to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.
• May maintain inventory and order fuel, parts, tools, equipment and supplies.
• Any and all duties assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• 401(K) Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including; Health, Dental, Vision
• Life/Disability Insurances
• Award Winning Peers and Projects
• A Foundation Built on Safety

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED