Field Mechanic

The Field Mechanic will travel to various construction sites as needed to tend to the maintenance and repair of all types of construction equipment to ensure they operate safely and at optimum efficiency. S/he is will use either electric or oxygen-acetylene welding methods to repair machinery and equipment used at asphalt plants, road construction machinery, hauling trucks etc. Types of heavy equipment include but are not limited to, earth moving equipment, paving equipment, hauling trucks, and diesel engine vehicles of all types.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to construction sites to maintain, repair, and address the functionality of various machinery and equipment.
• Repair, modify, design, lay out, or fabricate (with or without blueprints) a variety of metal work including construction vehicles and equipment.

· Operate and inspect machines and heavy equipment to diagnose defects.

• Diagnose and repair minor mechanical defects in gas and diesel-powered engines, including graders, loaders, rollers, dozers, sweepers, tractors, and other heavy equipment.

· Understand and follow safety procedures.

• Perform projects and other duties as assigned.