Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Wildcat companies • Wichita, KS

87d

About The Position

The incumbent will be responsible to diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment; such as, bulldozers, graders and conveyors used in heavy highway and bridge construction. The incumbent will need to operate in a safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

Requirements

• High School or Degree or GED required
• Must be 21 years or older and have a valid CDL license
• Technical certification preferred or relevant experience
• 2-3 years of experience in heavy equipment repair and maintenance
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools
• Mathematics
• Repairing and troubleshooting
• Equipment maintenance
• Control precision
• Manual dexterity
• Extent flexibility
• Finger dexterity
• Near vision

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean, orderly and safe
• Provide routine maintenance of equipment
• Assemble, set up, adjust and/or repair all types of construction equipment and parts
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints and technical drawings
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Adjust, maintain and repair or replace subassemblies; such as transmissions and crawler heads using hand tools, jacks and cranes
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and maintain service records
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery using control and regulating devices
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees