Field Mechanic/Technician - Heavy Equipment - Fleet (Las Vegas, NV)

Sunland Asphalt•Las Vegas, NV

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, Inc. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.' Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work,' Sunland offers employees: Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off, 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 & Projects, And A Foundation Built on Safety.

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.
Medical certification required.
Must have a clean motor-vehicle record.
Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

Nice To Haves

A CDL license is preferred and may even be required for some departments/divisions.

Responsibilities

Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforces safe work practices, and proactively identifies and remedies worksite hazards.
Directs all employees to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all safety guidelines at all times.
Conducts Safety Meetings to include daily PTP & weekly Tailgate Topics.
Works directly with Sunland supervisors to receive and prepare preventative maintenance (PM) work orders; relays PM work orders, assignments, messages and information to and from Mechanics.
Diagnose hydraulic systems.
Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks to include: pavers, rollers, milling machines, dump trucks, water trucks, boot trucks, front-end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, skip loaders and motor graders. May also maintain other fleet vehicles.
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 such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires and clutches. Change filters, and oil and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment.
Proficient in troubleshooting machine systems to include: hydraulics, power trains and engines.
Proficient in component replacement with equipment such as, transmissions, engines, differentials, torque convertors and final drives.
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.