Heavy Equipment Mechanic Journeyman - INF

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and repair all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program.

Experience Level

Intermediate

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

•    Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair.
•    Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment
•    Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules
•    Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules
•    Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles
•    Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report
•    Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator
•    Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment
•    Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment 
•    Document with the Off-Hire Report.

Qualifications

•    May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
•    Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
•    Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
•    Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, 
so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor 
weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access 
required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and 
maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across 
construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, fit for duty medical and background 
check