Field Mechanic Chilhowie VA

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 350 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready‑mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada.

CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Field Mechanic

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• Repairs and maintains construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment by performing the following duties at various job locations.

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non‑mobile equipment on a company‑wide basis.
• Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, and adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Order parts and supplies. Maintains purchase orders and invoices.
• Operates laptop computer for job functions including diagnostics of equipment and internal work order system.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices, control instruments and all types of equipment.
• Starts devices and equipment to test their performance before and after repairs.
• Must have knowledge and be somewhat proficient in operation and use of stick/wire feed welder.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Operates and maintains field service truck.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• 2‑5 years of field service experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Must Pass Drug Test and Background Check

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Class A or B CDL.
• Must possess or be able to obtain valid DOT Medical Card.
• Must possess or be able to obtain valid VA State Inspection License.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional employee situations;
  Responds promptly to employee needs;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
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