Shop Equipment Mechanic (Nights)

Allan Myers, Inc•Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The Shop Equipment Mechanic repairs and maintains production and heavy construction equipment to keep it safe and effective, supporting production and quality targets. The role provides technical assistance to equipment technicians and service personnel, communicates with field personnel and dispatch, and coordinates with parts personnel to help ensure timely parts delivery. The mechanic works with internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics, and may recommend equipment for repair and arrange schedules and parts orders. The position is hourly, with overtime as needed. The mechanic must supply sufficient industry-standard tools; the company does not provide these tools. The service truck must be kept clean and orderly. The role also requires compliance with applicable hours-of-service and Trimble/Telogis regulations, as well as company and governmental safety policies and Human Resources policies. Other related duties may be assigned. Allan Myers is a heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. The company describes its work as building infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. It states that it provides generous benefits, extensive training, and opportunities for promotion from within.

Requirements

At least 1 year of field experience repairing heavy construction equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of heavy construction machinery components, including diesel engines, power transmissions, hydrostatic drives, open- and closed-circuit hydraulics, and compensating systems.
Diagnostic capabilities for hydraulic, electrical, and engine systems on modern construction equipment.
Ability to make repair decisions quickly and rationally.
Ability to keep sensitive material confidential.
Ability to arrange schedules, recommend machinery for repair downtime, and order parts.
Ability to give and receive written or oral instructions.
Ability to work independently and safely.
Willingness to learn and adapt to change.
Basic skills using an oxy-acetylene torch.
Basic stick welding skills, including 7018 and 6010 electrodes.
Must have sufficient tools to perform the job; the company does not provide industry-standard tools.
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
The position requires overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or trade school education is preferred.
Knowledge or experience with Caterpillar ET/SIS, Volvo Prosis/Tech Tool, and Cummins InSite.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain production equipment so it remains safe and effective and production and quality targets can be met.
Provide technical support to equipment technicians and service personnel by phone, email, or at job sites.
Communicate quickly and accurately with field personnel and dispatch.
Ensure repair quality to minimize recalls and duplicate work.
Comply with governmental and company safety policies and Human Resources policies.
Review shop tool requirements to improve work efficiency.
Observe and report deficiencies to improve the preventive maintenance program and identify possible additions.
Participate in dealer or manufacturer technical training and share that training with other mechanics when possible.
Coordinate with the Field Services Dispatcher and parts personnel to support on-time parts delivery.
Work with internal departments, field managers, superintendents, and field mechanics.
Keep the service truck clean and orderly.
Stay within hours-of-service requirements, if applicable.
Comply with Trimble/Telogis regulations.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.