Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Loomis, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
WESTERN ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.
Job Description
Construction Equipment Mechanic/Service Technician

1.         General Summary: Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains
            construction equipment such as excavators, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders,
            bulldozers, backhoes, pumps, compressors and small tools.

2.         Education Requirements: High school diploma.  Technical training on the repair and
            maintenance of construction equipment, engines, and subassemblies. Knowledge of
           computers as used for parts sourcing and electronic diagnostics.

3.         Experience Requirements:  Five (5) or more years of repair and maintenance
 experience on heavy construction equipment.

4.         Desired Knowledge and/or Skills:  Construction equipment and vehicle preventative
            maintenance, repairs and maintenance.  Included would be engine and other component
            rebuilding, electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge and welding capability.
           
5.         Core Responsibilities:
  • Actively supports and adheres to the company safety policy.
  • Supports and adheres to the policies, procedures and guidelines in the company Procedures Manual as applicable to this position.
  • Supports and participates in the development and execution of the company strategic plan.
  • Consistently anticipates and meets or exceeds the expectations of internal and/or external customers.
  • Demonstrates a strong team player orientation.
  • Supports company marketing efforts; remaining alert to business opportunities and sharing information with appropriate company personnel whenever possible.
  • Attends work consistently and regularly.

6.         Supervised By:  Shop Foreman

7.         Responsible for the Supervision of:  N/A

8.         Essential Job Functions: Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose
            defects.  Dismantle and reassemble equipment, using hoists and handtools.  Repair,
            rebuild, or replace worn, broken or defective parts, engines and subassemblies.  Test
            repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.  Weld broken parts and structural
members.  Interact well with other employees and customers.

9.         Other Job Functions:
           
10.       Physical Demands: Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling,
            fingering, near acuity, depth perception, and visual accommodation.  Medium work
            strength rating.

11.       Working Conditions: Constant exposure to weather.  Frequent exposure to dust and
            fumes and proximity to moving mechanical parts.  Loud noise intensity level.


12.       Management Discretion:  The job duties and requirements that this document describes
            may be altered at any time at the sole discretion of the employer.

13.       Employment-at-Will:  This document does not create an employment contract, either
            expressed or implied.  All employment is employment-at-will.
 
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