Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Blythe Development Co•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Mechanic performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects and equipment. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May service and prepare equipment, clean up rubble, debris and remove waste materials. The Mechanic must maintain a clean and secure job site (pick up tools/equipment) to eliminate potential hazards; must ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed and bring any problems to the attention of a Supervisor. Regularly works near moving machinery/tools which requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, must be able to move quickly and have excellent stamina. Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects (over 50 lbs.), use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and climb a ladder

Requirements

Good manual dexterity
Multi-limb coordination
Ability to move quickly
Excellent stamina
Ability to lift, push, pull or carry objects (over 50 lbs.)
Ability to use legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue
Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
Ability to climb a ladder

Responsibilities

Performs tasks involving strenuous physical labor on highway and heavy construction projects and equipment.
Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
Services and prepares equipment.
Cleans up rubble, debris and removes waste materials.
Maintains a clean and secure job site (pick up tools/equipment) to eliminate potential hazards.
Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
Brings any problems to the attention of a Supervisor.