Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Operator

Cayuse Holdings • Fallon, NV

106d • $41 - $41

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Operator is responsible for performing diverse and complex duties requiring a high level of initiative and the ability to work independently and simultaneously. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in operating heavy equipment and maintaining roadways.
• Three years related mechanical repair experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Formal technical vocational or mechanical courses.
• Heavy equipment operations training and certification.
• Possess a valid state Commercial Driver’s License.
• Obtain military vehicle operator’s certification.
• US Citizen.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains/repairs heavy equipment such as commercial trucks and trailers, cranes, clamshell buckets, power shovels, motor graders, heavy loaders, all terrain forklifts, aerial boom lifts, bulldozers, rollers, and scrapers.
• May read and interpret location and set grade and slope.
• May fuel, grease, adjust, and make repairs to equipment.
• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, fabricates, rebuilds and maintains power equipment.
• Operates heavy power construction equipment such as compressors, pumps, hoists, shovels, trucks, tractors, graders, bulldozers, front-end loaders, scrapers, and motor graders.
• Responsible for operating equipment to maintain roadways and firebreaks, by excavating, moving and grading earth.
• Erects structural and reinforcing steel.
• Pours concrete or other road paving and construction materials.
• Perform loading, unloading, and lifting operations using heavy equipment.
• Repairs and maintains equipment.
• Required to overhaul major assemblies, heavy-duty vehicles, ATVs, and heavy equipment.
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Must be able to operate industrial metal working equipment such as metal lathes, drill presses, gas and electric welding equipment.
• Provides bombing range maintenance support as required.
• May be required to travel.
• Documents maintenance actions in IEMS system.

Benefits

• Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees