Heavy Machine Mechanic

Goodwin Brothers Construction Company•Saint Louis, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works on Goodwin Brothers’ equipment and vehicles handling preventive maintenance, performing diagnostics, and making repairs. The ideal candidate will have crane experience. Work is done on heavy construction equipment and on-highway trucks. The work needs to be performed in the safest, most effective way possible to avoid downtime. This position involves physical labor like lifting and moving equipment, handling parts for heavy machinery, and using various types of equipment. Goodwin Brothers Construction Company has a career opportunity for a Heavy Machine Mechanic. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. prides itself on being a self-performing General Contractor in heavy industrial, municipal and civil type projects. Since 1947, we have instilled the value of long-term relationships built through our commitment to upholding the highest craftsmanship and integrity. We are St. Louis based, family-owned company. Goodwin Brothers Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Currently hold a valid CDL license (Class A or B) or the ability to obtain CDL within 60 days
Must have previous experience as a mechanic or technician, with a focus on heavy equipment, or related field that showcases skills with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Nice To Haves

Trade school or related training desired
Experience repairing and maintaining cranes is highly desired

Responsibilities

Operate equipment proficiently in a safe and efficient manner, while producing high quality work and meeting production goals.
Know and follow all company, client and OSHA safety rules and company policies and procedures.
Confirm that utilities and other buried or overhead lines or structures are located and clearly marked prior to digging or performing work.
Maintain legal excavations per OSHA and Goodwin Brothers regulations including adjusting for type of ground material and depth, benching, sloping, and trench shields.
Conduct daily inspections of equipment and general work area prior to the start of any work, including completing all required paperwork, to ensure safety and proper functioning of equipment.
Load and unload trucks with materials, rock, and dirt with various types of equipment.
Evaluate soil and ground material types and make necessary adjustments based on how they affect the work being performed and the hazards they present.
Maintain an active awareness of surroundings near the equipment to maintain safe operation and distances from potential hazards such as underground utility lines, overhead utility lines, other equipment, and other workers.
Maintain the flow of work under minimal supervision considering both safety and production.
Communicate with other workers and trades on the job site using various communication methods including hand signals.
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.