Heavy Duty Mechanic

BURNCO Careers•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

BURNCO is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic for its Colorado Springs Plant. The role performs general maintenance and repairs on ready-mix trucks and other equipment, helping ensure reliability and safe operation. Work includes preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and responding to service requests. The mechanic also helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and works with team members and leadership to keep equipment in good working condition. This is a full-time, permanent, field-based position at the Colorado Springs Plant. It involves regular outdoor work in varied weather, travel to other plants or job sites as needed, and working around heavy machinery and other shop and job-site hazards. The position requires successful completion of a PSP, MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

At least one year of truck mechanic experience.
Solid understanding of truck mechanics and general maintenance practices.
Skill using power tools, welders, cutting torches, chains, and appropriate safety devices.
Knowledge of standard maintenance procedures, including lockout/tagout and special work permits.
Proficiency with computers and maintenance-related software systems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively in English.
Must supply personal tools up to ¾-inch drive.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of PSP, MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allison transmissions, Davie 4, and ESA software.
High school diploma is considered an asset.
Experience with concrete mixers and aggregate haul trucks.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems according to specifications and manuals.
Inspect and listen to machines to identify causes of malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Communicate major issues and repair updates promptly to shop leadership.
Operate mobile equipment, including service trucks, to retrieve or service downed assets.
Perform daily preventive maintenance on service vehicles, including fueling, cleaning, fluid checks, and tire and light inspections.
Service and maintain pumps, motors, and related components as needed.
Weld, repair, and fabricate metal parts or assemblies as required.
Purchase repair parts and materials as needed to complete maintenance tasks.
Provide on-site service support at other BURNCO plants or job sites when required.
Assist in training and mentoring co-workers on consistent maintenance practices.
Maintain clean and organized work areas.
Follow BURNCO safety policies, procedures, and operational standards.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.