Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

MECHANIC HEAVY EQUIPMENT

CORE VALUES

Drive to Innovate

• Each Customer Counts
• Lead from Any Seat
• Trust Your Team

Americom is a leader in providing construction services in the telecommunication and oil & gas industries for 40 years. We are a fast paced, family friendly company who cares deeply about their customers and employees.

We have a diverse and talented group of individuals working together to deliver great results each day. Americom Technologies LLC is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Americom is the premier utility construction services provider in the western region providing directional drilling, plowing, trenching, spider plowing, hydro excavation, micro trenching, fast fusion, fiber optics and general underground utility construction.

Job purpose

Heavy Equipment Mechanic needed. Must have extensive diagnostic and repair experience for heavy equipment including directional drills and off-road equipment.

The role requires an individual with knowledge of electrical, diesel, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

Duties and responsibilities

• Special consideration given to individuals with maintenance experience on directional drilling equipment.
• Diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and diesel equipment.
• Perform root-cause analysis to determine necessary corrective actions.
• Must have the ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams and technical repair manuals.
• Determine and maintain Preventative Maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Conduct extensive equipment inspections and identify worn and damaged parts.
• Verify equipment performance by conducting field tests.
• Maintain equipment service records and analysis of records to prevent future repairs.
• Spec parts needed for repairs and order from suppliers. Fabrication of some parts may be required.
• Must have the ability to mentor and develop other shop employees.
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades;

controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.

Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics;

completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

• Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 7 years’ experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Have extensive diagnostic and repair experience for heavy equipment including directional drills and off-road equipment.
• Must have own tools
• Wage concession will be made for an individual with own truck set up for traveling mechanic
• Class A license preferred
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Able to pass a level 4 background screen

Working conditions

• Ability to work in extreme heat and cold weather conditions.
• Exposure to distracting and loud noise
• Exposure to contaminants, such as fumes
• Exposure to moving equipment.

Physical requirements

• Able to lift 80 lbs,
• Have knowledge and ability to identify and use hand and shop tools.
• Work around chemicals.
• Be certified and able to drive a fork lift.

Behavioral Traits

Player : Promote and work in a team environment to achieve desired objectives.

Company Advocate : Must consistently be a strong advocate of the Company, and always foster a positive image to all.

Critical Thinker : Able to observe, analyze, and take appropriate action to identify and correct potential workplace safety issues, hazardous behaviors and other areas of potential risk.

Effective Communicator : Must be able to lead, give direction and guidance while assessing situations at hand and verbalizing any associated risks.

Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directions.

Goal Oriented : Possess a strong desire to do what it takes to achieve documented goals and objectives.

Pragmatist : Must be willing to be flexible and accepting, understanding that business needs and priorities can often change.

Hunger for Learning : Must always be eager to learn and grow, willing to accept direction and suggestions from any number of sources, as learning opportunities.

BENEFITS :

• Health (shared cost)
• Dental / Vision (shared cost)
• Short / Long-term disability
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k with match
• Voluntary Life
• Basic Life (company paid)
• EAP (company paid)
• PTO Accrual
• Holiday Pay

New full-time employees are eligible for benefits 30 days from date of hire, 401k eligibility is the 1st of month following 60 days with holiday pay, PTO accrual eligibility the 1st of the month following 90 days.

Many of the benefits of working with Americom go well beyond the paycheck and include 401k, company parties and events, and access to working with developing technologies.