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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Colowyo Mine

Kiewit

Meeker, COJob$25.8–51.52/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$25.8–51.52/hr
Location
Meeker, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Kiewit is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Colowyo Mine. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic plans, lays out, installs, tests, and repairs various construction equipment according to applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. This role ensures all construction equipment operates efficiently, safely, and complies with the company's Preventative Maintenance Program. The mechanic will also assist with equipment documentation and scheduling.

Key focus areas include Read and understand plans and specifications, including Operator's Manuals for equipment repair, Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace, or perform maintenance on equipment, and Receive equipment assigned to the job and document its condition.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Physical Requirements, and Climb Heights. Important skills include Use Hand Tools, Use Power Tools, Use Layout Tools, Working Knowledge Skills And Abilities, Understand Written Instructions, and Follow Written Instructions. Preferred (not required): Read And Understand Plans And Specifications, Equipment Repair, Document Equipment Condition, and Set Up Service And Inspection Schedules.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Use Hand ToolsUse Power ToolsUse Layout ToolsWorking Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesUnderstand Written InstructionsFollow Written InstructionsTransmit Written InstructionsUnderstand Oral InstructionsFollow Oral InstructionsTransmit Oral InstructionsCommunicate Effectively With Management/SupervisionObserve Safety RulesComply With Safety RulesObserve Project RulesComply With Project RulesRead and Understand Plans and SpecificationsEquipment RepairDocument Equipment ConditionSet Up Service and Inspection SchedulesOrganize Reference MaterialOrganize Equipment FilesOrganize Backlog SchedulesEvaluate Timetable for CertificationsAssist Equipment OperatorsGenerate Accurate Equipment LocatorEfficient Fueling and OilingClean Fueling and OilingSafe Fueling and OilingDocument Off-Hire Report

Qualifications

Meet All Physical RequirementsRequired ToolsAble to Climb and Work at HeightsAble to Work in Confined SpacesAble to Work Outdoors in All Weather ConditionsAble to Work OvertimeAble to Work NightsAble to Work WeekendsHigh School Diploma or EquivalentPrevious Years of Experience in the Field or Related Area

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Requisition ID: 179778

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 working knowledge skills and abilities for position.

  • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.

  • Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

Requirements

  • Able to meet all physical requirements.

  • Must have all required tools

  • Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)

  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload

  • Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Compensation Range: $25.80/hr - $51.52/hr (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as licenses/certifications, experience, skillset, and location)

Kiewit offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and eligible dependents, paid time off, a voluntary wellness program, an employee assistance program, life insurance, disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit_Craft

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