Mechanic

Granite Construction • Mission, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Granite's employees are their most valued asset and the foundation of their century-old success, building more than infrastructure; they are building your future. The General Summary of the position involves maintaining shop supplies, the shop, and tools, as well as reading, understanding, and applying information from technical manuals, prints, and schematics. The Mechanic will also maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems, and participate in on-the-job training. Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics. They consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. Since 1922, Granite Construction has been committed to building America’s largest infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in various sectors. They also produce construction materials and are leaders in alternative procurement project delivery. Granite is passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting talent, and their employees reflect core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability. They offer a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued, along with an award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
• Associate's degree or professional certification
• 2+ years of related experience
• Proficiency with tools and techniques
• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment
• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Understanding of computer testing technologies
• Ability to lift heavy machinery

Responsibilities

• Maintain shop supplies, shop and tools.
• Read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems.
• Requires specialized knowledge attained through experience and education.
• Responsible for individual productivity and quality of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees