Travel Mechanic - Heavy Construction Equipment
Nicholson Construction
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position will require travel to all job site locations, located nationally. Position will be based out of our equipment yard in Kalamazoo, MI
- Maintain, diagnose and repair diesel / hydraulic construction equipment. Assemble/disassemble large construction equipment on remote job sites.
- Drive and operate a 25,000# mechanic's truck equipped with crane, welder, and compressor. Extended travel is required.
- Repair, modify, and set-up construction equipment to meet project requirements through an understanding of diesel and hydraulic mechanics, as well as on-site fabrication.
- Work with site superintendents, field forces, and other technicians to maintain, repair, rebuild and troubleshoot a wide variety of drills, cranes, pumps and other construction equipment, in a work site environment.
- Inspects, monitors, and performs maintenance on the job site equipment to head off potential problems and reports results and observations to the Equipment Manager.
- Keeps meticulous records of work performed and problems encountered using provided iPad and computer.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School diploma or GED along with at least 4 years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic is required.
- Must have extensive knowledge of diesel and hydraulic mechanics.
- Ability to take direction but also to work independently
- Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools.
- Rational decision making ability, attention to detail, makes final decisions and assumes accountability for them; demonstrates the ability to separate the people from the problem or situation, ability to learn quickly and take on new responsibility as needed.
- Hydraulic and Mechanic Certification a plus.
- Manufacturer training from Bauer, Liebherr, CAT and other foundation industry leaders is highly desired.
- Must have valid Driver's License - Class C.
- Must be open to extensive travel throughout the US.
- Reaching high and low, stooping, and bending, lifting/carrying/moving up to 100 pounds continually, able to travel per the company travel policy, able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment, able to work in all types of weather.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Safe Harbor Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation
- Personal days
- Sick days