About

• Title:    Shop Mechanic

• Status:    Non-Exempt

• Reports to:    Plant Superintendent

• Summary:    Maintain and repair construction equipment, diagnose/repair diesel engine and hydraulic system problems, and load/unload trucks of construction equipment.

• Essential Functions:     

• •    Repair and set-up construction equipment to prepare for projects. 

• •    Modify equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics. 

• •    Work with equipment maintenance foreman and other technicians to design and build new and/or to improve construction equipment. 

• •    Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action.

• •    Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.

• •    Other duties as assigned. 

• Education & Training:   

• •    High School diploma or GED.

• •    Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification.

• Experience:    

• •    Four years’ experience as a heavy equipment mechanic. 

• •    Driver's License 

• Knowledge and Abilities:    

• •    Knowledge of diesel and/or hydraulic mechanics.

• •    Ability to take direction but also to work independently

• •    Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.

• Physical Requirements:    

• •    reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather

• Mental Requirements:    

• •    Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed.

Benefits

• • Medical
• • Dental
• • Vision
• • Short Term Disability
• • Long Term Disability
• • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• • Life Insurance
• • Maternal and Paternal Leave
• • 401(k)matching
• • Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
• • Employee Assistance Program
• • Paid Vacation
• • Sick Days

• Nicholson Construction participates in E-Verify.

• Please be advised that all interested candidates are REQUIRED to attach a copy of your resume in order to be considered.

• In an effort to foster a diverse workforce Nicholson Construction encourages applications from minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities.  EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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