Field Equipment Mechanic

BIG SKY CIVIL MONTANA CIVIL JOINT VENTURE

compensation: $35/HR + TOOL ALLOWANCE + $157.00 PER DIEM DAILY

employment type: full-time

experience level: mid level

job title: Equipment Mechanic

BIG SKY CIVIL MONTANA CIVIL JOINT VENTURE

FIELD MECHANIC – CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

Classification: Full Time

Compensation: DOE

Position Objective:

Position involves the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of various types of mobile heavy equipment in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Your superior would be the head mechanic.

Essential Functions:

Identify and complete preventative and break/fix maintenance

Provide professional/technical advice to operators concerning issues with equipment operations

Provide professional/technical advice to the Equipment Manager on new and innovative ideas concerning equipment technology

Respond to and address nonfunctional equipment working after hours as necessary.

Complete regular inspections

Tune and configure equipment for optimal utilization and efficiency

Provide daily report

Check messages on a regular basis and respond accordingly

Seek out and participate in appropriate training and conferences

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Competencies:

Class A Commercial driver’s license required with Tanker and Hazardous Material endorsement.

Computer literate – Microsoft Office including Excel experience preferred.

Be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Must require minimal supervision.

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.

Display an uncompromising focus on safety by properly following company policies and MSHA/DOT/DEQ regulations for safe working procedures and protection of the environment.

Willing to travel and work away from home.

Maintain positive attitude

Maintain and promote a clean and safe work environment and culture

Willing to work overtime may include some weekends.

Ability to do basic math.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards.

Must be 18 years of age.

Completion of a tech school for Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic

At least 20/40 acuity (Snellen) in each eye with or without correction. At least 70 degrees peripheral in horizontal meridian measured in each eye.

Work Demands & Environment:

Personal protective equipment is required on a regular basis, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, and as needed, steel-toed boots, respirator, protective clothing, gloves and other protective equipment.

Employee will be required to work in outdoor environments which may include exposure to extreme temperatures.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, stand, sit, shovel, sweep, rake, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, and work on elevated platforms, possibly for extended periods.

Occasionally may be required to lift up to 75 pounds during the course of the work day.

Montana Civil Contractors, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing, post-accident testing, and on-going random drug testing.

Montana Civil Contractors, Inc. IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Please Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.