Mechanic - Heavy Equipment (Traveling)
Overview: This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of track construction heavy equipment.
Safety: Comply with company and federal safety rules, policies and procedures to include wearing required safety equipment, responding to safety concerns and taking appropriate action.
Equipment Repair: Repair small engines including 1 to16 hp Briggs and Strattons and 1 to 4 cylinder Wisconsins. Repair and maintain Detroit, John Deere and Cumings engines. Replacement and maintenance of bearings and gears in Funk, Allison, and Clark transmissions. Maintenance of front-end loaders, Caterpillars and Motor Graders. Troubleshoot and repair 6, 12, and 24 volt electrical systems. Repair and maintenance of various types of hydraulic systems.
Operate Equipment: Operate large manual hand tools and electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic hand tools such as drills and impact wrenches. Occasionally operate backhoe, trencher, and other heavy equipment.
Salary/Benefits: Pay rate is approximately $24.89 per hour. Employees receive an annual benefit package valued at $22,000. The terms of the collective bargaining agreement shall apply.
- 21 years of age or older.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Willing to submit to an employment, criminal and driving background review.
- Available to work in the geographic area indicated.
- Able to read, write and communicate (speak, hear and understand) English.
- Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, and sleet).
- Available to work a 40 hour work week subject to overtime, on-call and alternate shifts that may include weeknights, weekends and holidays.
- Available to travel to job sites around the seniority (designated) region and remain on site for extended periods, sometimes days or weeks at a time.
- Able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds frequently.
- Possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with HAZMAT and air brake endorsements, or be able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
- Able to visually distinguish among red, blue, green and yellow colors.
- A minimum of 4 years of verifiable mechanical work experience and/ or training.
- A minimum of 1 year of verifiable training and/or experience working with gasoline and diesel engines on large, industrial equipment.
- A minimum of 3 months of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical and/or gas welding.
- A minimum of 1 year of verifiable training and/or experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams and schematics.
- Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning and pulling.
- Able to perform work on uneven surfaces; frequently climb ladders, on/off equipment and work from various heights including making repairs on top of heavy equipment and trucks.
- Able to work in conditions that include loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, lift, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time and use hand tools.
- Follow safety policies and procedures and wear the required personal protective equipment required for the job in a safe manner.
Probationary Period
60 days.
Training
Company paid on the job training including preparation, equipment and testing expenses to obtain Commercial Drivers License is provided.
Work Conditions
Extreme all-weather conditions; un-even surfaces; safety sensitive work environment.
Travel
Frequent and extensive travel over a large geographic area.
Shifts/Hours
Work weeks are 40 hours per week. Typically, shifts are weekdays, Monday through Friday. May be subject to on-call, overtime, weekends and holidays.
Seniority District / Transfers
Based on the bargaining agreement, transfers are based on seniority and require the approval of the Superintendent of the department.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Dues
Per the collective bargaining agreement, union membership and monthly dues are required.
Union
International Association of Machinists
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