Field Mechanic

Scott Bridge Company • Opelika, AL

116d

About The Position

This position is accountable for providing maintenance support to shop and field operations at project locations for Scott Bridge Company, Inc. Incumbents are responsible for inspection, repair and maintenance of functional parts of mechanical equipment or machinery used in construction work. Typically, they will work closely with the Superintendent, Foreman, Mechanics, Welders, Laborers, Helpers and other skilled or semi-skilled craft workers.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary mechanic skills, knowledge and abilities is required.
• The incumbent must also be able to communicate well and have good knowledge of the practices and materials of the heavy equipment mechanic trade.
• Mechanic craft and can demonstrate proficiency to perform the job.

Responsibilities

• Works as assigned by the Equipment Superintendent to ensure that timely maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Disassembles repairs and assembles diesel and gasoline engines.
• Performs minor and major repairs on brake, electrical, fuel, lubrication, cooling, vacuum and hydraulic systems and drive trains.
• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems with machinery and equipment.
• Lubricants and services automotive and heavy equipment as needed.
• Orders materials and supplies needed for repair and maintenance of various pieces of equipment and machinery.
• Performs general facility maintenance and clean-up tasks.
• Performs related mechanic duties as assigned.
• Participated in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
• Ability to fill out time and service reports in a concise accurate manner.
• Overnight travel is required to jobsites occasionally for several days at a time.
• Clean driving record is a must. Commercial license a plus.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees