Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Thalle Construction Company•Hillsborough, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join their team in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Thalle is a heavy civil construction company established in 1947, with projects throughout the South East, Texas, and New Jersey. Their project scope includes dams, reservoirs, locks, roadway construction and bridges, large diameter utilities, landfills, mass excavation, and wastewater services. Thalle is a proud representative of Tully Group, a large privately held, family-owned construction firm. Safety is a top priority at Thalle.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience using welders, torch sets, plasma cutters, and service truck cranes.
Decent computer proficiency.
Proficient in written and verbal business communications skills.
Ability to receive written or oral instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with office and field personnel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Must be committed to contributing to a culture of safety, looking out for yourself and others.
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Move heavy objects (94 pounds or more) short distances (20 feet or less).
Move light objects (less than 94 pounds) long distances (more than 20 feet).
Heavy lifting with repeated stooping, carrying and bending continually over time.
Work long shifts with non-standard break times.
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
Must have good hand-eye coordination, quick reaction times.
Able to work at heights of up to 100’ or more.
Able to work in confined or enclosed spaces.
Able to sit for long periods of time.
Able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots.
Able to walk moderate distances to reach work area (1/2 mile or more).
Able to enter the cab of a vehicle that is 3.5 feet (or more) off the ground.
Able to sit in the operator’s seat of equipment and safely reach all pedals, switches, levers, buttons, etc. required to safely operate the equipment (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
Capable of sitting in the operator’s seat of equipment and have an adequate field of vision of all instruments, gauges, warning lights, as well as an acceptable field of vision out of the windows and/or mirrors (if authorized for that piece of equipment).
Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic concepts of OEM software’s such as Caterpillar ET and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to learn company software programs.

Responsibilities

Support construction operations through daily maintenance and repair of construction equipment.
Perform maintenance and repair activities on various heavy equipment including heavy-duty trucks, bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, off-road haul trucks, graders, and cranes.
Diagnose, service, and repair mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, engines, and hydraulic systems on heavy equipment.
Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair or replace parts, and reassemble.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions.
Conduct work with 100% integrity and professionalism.