Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Requisition ID:

184095 Position Summary Kiewit is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper for their project located in San Ygnacio, TX. Experience Level 1+ years of experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Helper/ Laborer. Must be able to maintain, diagnose, and repair all types of heavy construction equipment including hydraulic, electric, and power train systems. Experience working with the following equipment: Caterpillar, Liebherr, Xtreme, Takeuchi. Experience working with the following diagnostic systems: CAT ET, Cummins INSITE, Diesel Laptop. Job Details Up to $29 per hour. $100 per days worked per diem. Current schedule is 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Must be willing to work additional overtime, weekends and nights when required. All offers are contingent on your ability to pass a Drug and Alcohol and non DOT physical test Primary Responsibilities and Duties Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair. Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment Document with the Off-Hire Report. Work Enviornment The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site Must have required tools Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Work Location:

In person