Equipment Mechanic

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of heavy construction equipment used on job sites. This role involves ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely to meet project demands. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with heavy equipment, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems under minimal supervision. The majority of their tasks require physical labor in an outdoor environment.

Essential Job Functions

Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, forklifts, cranes, pumps, and other construction machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Identify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system issues using diagnostic tools and technical expertise. Develop and execute repair plans efficiently.

Parts and Inventory Management: Assess parts requirements for repairs, coordinate with the parts department or suppliers, and maintain adequate inventory levels.

Safety and Compliance: Follow all safety regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies during repairs and equipment operation. Ensure all work is performed with a focus on safety and quality.

Record Keeping: Maintain detailed internal repair orders and documentation for all equipment repairs and maintenance performed. Report findings and recommendations to supervisors and project management.

High school diploma or GED preferred with three (3) years of equipment repair experience. May be required to retain a valid DOT medical card.

Building People: Ability to build strong relationships with team members, promote open communication, and embrace a positive team culture. Ability to take a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving. Follows directions accurately and efficiently, paying close attention to details, seeking clarification when needed, and ensuring that tasks are completed according to established guidelines.

Building Projects: Possesses strong team-oriented qualities that showcase the ability to collaborate effectively, prioritize team goals, and thrive in group settings. Excels in accurately assessing task complexity, setting clear objectives, managing deadlines, and problem-solving to ensure successful execution. Ability to adapt to new approaches and appreciate diverse perspectives as well as an evolving workplace atmosphere.

Building Clients: Dependable and follow through on commitments and promises to clients and employees. Ability to focus on the client/employee's needs and understand how to address and deliver satisfactory solutions to meet those client/employee's needs.

Building Community: Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others, and has a team-building mentality. Promotes ACE and all associated values in every aspect of work and at events. Aware of the needs of others, and has the ability to continually develop respect and confidence from others through consistent honesty and forthrightness.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates on a construction site in all types of weather conditions throughout the year. This role routinely uses standard construction tools.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods of time; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, squat and bend over.