Shop & Field Mechanic

Position

Shop & Field Mechanic

Operations

• Shop assignments will be Castle Rock, Colorado
• Field assignments will vary, depending on job location

Shop Supervisor, Operations Manager

Full Time (Executive – Mechanic)/At-Will

$60,000 to $90,000 based on applicable skillset and experience.

• The Shop & Field Mechanic will diagnosis, troubleshoot, fix, repair, and maintain heavy equipment in both shop and field project environments by addressing repairs, performance issues, and completing preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment including drilling rigs, excavators, mobile cranes, rock trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, skid steers, man lifts, passenger vehicles, pumps, light plants, and other company owned equipment.
• The Shop & Field Mechanic will utilize various welding techniques to weld / fabricate metal components, materials as specified by blueprints, work orders, and/or oral instructions in an effort to recondition parts and materials required for operational objectives.

• Repair and troubleshoot equipment in the field in a safe and timely manner.
• Inspect equipment and schedule repairs before failure or breakdown.
• Schedule work to be performed with job supervisors to keep the equipment in shape without causing down time on the job.
• Recognize equipment failure and cause of failure to eliminate future problems.
• Communicate with supervisors on problems with equipment or potential problems coming up.
• Repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines used to power machines, and construction machinery, using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair construction machinery, troubleshoot equipment performance problems, provide recommendations for problem resolution.
• Disassemble and reassemble engine systems in order to locate defects.
• Diagnose trouble and examines parts for defects and excessive wear.
• Inspect, diagnose and repair many different types of construction components, such as, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Exercise proper lockout/tag out procedures when necessary.
• Exercise safe working practices including proper personal utilization of situationally required PPE.
• Perform preventive maintenance on construction machinery and equipment; and keeps proper reports and records of all tasks performed.
• Conduct diagnostic tests on engine systems and equipment to determine and correct system faults.
• Complete daily maintenance forms, repair logs, JHA’s (Job Hazard Analysis) and other required documents.
• Maintain communication with Supervisor and collaborates effectively with other mechanics.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Accountable for all company assigned tools and equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 2 years of hands‑on diagnostic and repair experience of heavy construction equipment required.
  • Candidates with equivalent combination of experience, applicable education / training, will be considered.
• Previous hands‑on diagnostic and repair experience of passenger vehicles
• Previous hands‑on diagnostic and repair experience of drilling equipment
• Previous hands‑on diagnostic and repair experience of commercial trucks and trailers

• Ability to utilize personally held aptitude and knowledge to efficiently and effectively diagnosis and repair equipment.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret equipment operator’s manuals, equipment load charts, diagnostic equipment reports, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Ability to meet safety standards in appropriate rigging procedures.
• Ability to clearly communicate with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, machines, and associated diagnostic and repair equipment/tools.
• Ability to learn and gain knowledge.
• Ability to follow work orders or receive instructions.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities based on incoming maintenance requests.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and to follow work orders or…