Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The MasTec Companies•Mesquite, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Precision Aggregate is accepting applications for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, maintains, and overhauls mobile mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment, including cranes, bulldozers, graders, conveyors, and mixers. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots equipment malfunctions, replaces or rebuilds components, and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently according to manufacturer specifications.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
One to two years related experience
Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Tenacious - Ability to hold steadfast and complete a goal.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Responsibilities

Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment, and keep equipment service records.
Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes.
Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent.
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
Direct workers who are assembling or disassembling equipment or cleaning parts.