• Heavy Equipment Mechanic

    Sletten Companies (Great Falls, MT)


    Position

    Performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.

     

    Diagnosis, Repair, Preventative Maintenance, and Welding & Fabrication. The ability to perform your work with limited direction and have the knowledge of how to perform, prepare, install and maintain the equipment.

     

    Require Skills and Experience

     

    + 3+ years of Heavy Construction Equipment diagnostics and repair

    + Knowledge of how to read schematics and manuals for repairs

    + Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean MVR

    + CDL desired

    + Experience in welding

    + Must be able to pass a drug test

    Responsibilities

    + Performing maintenance and repairs of a significant nature on all types of equipment and/or assisting with repairs/improvements/maintenance of equipment to assure it is in safe working conditions.

    + Ability to safely operate heavy duty equipment

    + Safely operate standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices, etc. on a daily basis.

    + Troubleshooting equipment maintenance problems to properly diagnose components to determine method and extent of repair necessary.

    + Ability to read, interpret, analyze and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.

    + Ability to use cutting torch and perform welding tasks

    + Keep shop area and working area in a clean and neat orderly manner to avoid hazardous situations.

    + Fill out all shop repair orders as directed by shop manager

    + Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and respectfully with shop manager and others in order to address any issues in a professional manner

    + Be a self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or in a team setting being respectful of others at all times and having a professional manner and language at all times.

    + Proven experience handling multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines.

    + Highly organized and attention to detail in order to relay issues that were not reported initially

    + Follow OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations, DOT regulation, and Sletten Construction’s safety manual and adapt to safety regulations as necessary.

    + Reporting all safety hazards, incidents, issues etc. to the Shop Manager/Safety Manager immediately.

    + May be required to operated and maintain company vehicle in order to perform field service repair.

    + Perform any and other duties assigned

     

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