Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Travel required

Southwest Concrete Paving Co.•El Mirage, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Concrete Paving is an established concrete paving company specializing in military airfield construction across the western United States. At Southwest we believe that quality and safety come first and have spent considerable resources to assure those components are emphasized on every project. We believe that teamwork and communication is the way to achieve these goals, and we seek like-minded individuals who want to become part of a successful team. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will manage all aspects of equipment maintenance and repair for concrete paving projects. This position will be a travelling position where the qualified applicant will be required to integrate and travel with a paving crew to assist in all assigned functions. The individual must be able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced work environment. Some night and weekend work will be required.

Requirements

Must have safe driving record
Must be willing to travel up to 100%
Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, and/or weekends
Must have own tools
High School Diploma or equivalent
Have or be able to obtain DOT Health Card
Must have a REAL ID or the ability to obtain a REAL ID before start date
Basic welding skills, stick and wire
Basic Computer Skills – working knowledge of third-party CAT, and similar programs
Strong hydraulic and electric over hydraulic knowledge

Nice To Haves

Mechanical schooling is preferred but will do additional training
Experience with working on dump trucks and mixers preferred
ASE Certification (Preferred)
CDL Certified (Preferred)
Heavy Equipment Mechanic: 5 years (Preferred)
Truck Mechanic: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Ensure that safe practices are followed in all aspects of daily activities
Diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues accurately
Identify parts needed for repairs
Read schematics, diagrams, blue prints, etc. to assist with repairs and/or diagnostics
Remove, replace, and repair major components on various types of paving and heavy construction equipment
Perform routine services on heavy equipment
Communicate with equipment operators to assess machine performance
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Other duties as assigned