Maintenance Mechanic 1
About The Position
Kiewit is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman for a project in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The role involves maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy construction equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems. The mechanic will work with equipment from Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, and Takeuchi, and diagnostic systems including CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, and Diesel Laptop. The current schedule is 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional overtime, weekends, and nights as required. Compensation is up to $35 per hour, with $700 per week per diem. Offers are contingent on passing drug and alcohol testing and a non-DOT physical. This position is based at a construction/industrial site and involves outdoor work in changing weather, irregular hours, and work in noisy, dusty, confined, cluttered, and uneven environments. The role may require accessing equipment and work areas using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds, including at heights exceeding 200 feet. The mechanic must be able to move around the site and perform a range of physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Required tools must be provided by the employee. Safety and project rules must be followed, and other duties may be assigned as required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic.
- Ability to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems.
- Experience working with Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, and Takeuchi equipment.
- Experience using CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, and Diesel Laptop diagnostic systems.
- Must have required tools.
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical and non-DOT physical test.
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, and nights when required.
- Ability to perform the physical activities and work in the construction/industrial site conditions described.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy construction equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems.
- Observe and comply with all safety and project rules.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- $700 per week per diem
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
