Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

MGC Contractors • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

MGC Contractors, Inc., a 100% employee-owned corporation specializing in water and wastewater general contracting, is hiring a Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic for its Arizona Division in the Phoenix metro area. The mechanic inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment, with the goal of ensuring reliability. Work includes servicing machinery and systems, maintaining records, and addressing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and other equipment issues. The position is full-time, and occasional overtime and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. A pre-employment drug screen is required.

This is a physically strenuous role involving heavy lifting, frequent bending and kneeling, climbing on equipment, and standing or walking for most of the shift. Work may take place in repair shops or at outdoor construction sites, with exposure to weather, noise, dust, fumes, oils, solvents, moving machinery, electrical circuits, pressurized hydraulic systems, and elevated heights. Required personal protective equipment includes safety boots, safety glasses, heavy gloves, hard hats, and hearing protection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience as a heavy-duty mechanic working on construction equipment.
• Technical skills to diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of heavy-duty construction equipment.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems, engines, and other heavy-duty machinery components.
• Problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve equipment performance issues.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices, and willingness to observe safety precautions against accidents and dangerous fluids or chemicals.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment.
• Manual dexterity and physical stamina to replace heavy parts, work in tight spaces, and stand for extended periods.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects, tools, and parts weighing 50 to 100 pounds, and occasionally up to 150 pounds with mechanical assistance or team lifts.
• Passing a pre-employment drug screen is required.

Nice To Haves

• Trade certification or diploma in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions, and other equipment, and run diagnostic tests to identify functionality issues.
• Conduct repairs to maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment, and systems.
• Clean and lubricate machinery components.
• Replenish fluids and components in engines and machinery.
• Perform other assigned duties, including repair of hydraulic systems.
• Keep work logs and report issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED