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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Precon Marine, Inc

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    We are looking to hire an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, service, and maintain our range of heavy-duty construction equipment. As a mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting engines and equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and providing routine maintenance to the construction fleet.

    To ensure success as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you should have proven experience working with heavy machinery, be physically able to troubleshoot issues on the job site. Ultimately, a top-notch Heavy Equipment Mechanic can repair and service even the biggest machinery with expert care.

    Duties Include:

    Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools: Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects

    Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools

    Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

    Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions

    Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency

    Welds broken parts and structural members

    May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

    Requirements:

    Ability to effectively and safely use mechanic’s tools and equipment to diagnose and trouble shoot complex equipment problems

    Ability to communicate equipment issues and understand job assignments

    Ability to prioritize work assignments

    Personal and professional integrity

    Exhibit a clear understanding of the necessity of equipment safety

    Flexibility regarding work assignments

    Must be physically able to work in a job site environment for extensive periods to include lifting up to 50lbs, bending, squatting, crouching, reaching

    Military training highly preferred

    Must have own tools

    Must have own transportation

    Benefits:

    Overtime available

    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

    PTO and Paid Holidays

    401(k) with match

    Bonus Opportunities

    Precon Marine is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply