SIMON | Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Simon
Rapid City, SD
About the Job
Subsidiary: Simon
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado,
Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate,
asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams
providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility
construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources,
we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for
our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting
communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of
the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon
visitwww.simonteam.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits,
career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive
training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest
standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we
strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and
developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and
enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please
visitwww.colasusa
Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the
Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure
construction and maintenance. For information on our international network
visitwww.colas.com.
Job Summary:
Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and
gasoline heavy equipment. Maintains accuratemaintenance records and performs
DOT inspections
Main Responsibilities:
* Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety
initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the
Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
* Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and
mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other
established policies
* Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose
faults or malfunctions to diagnose required repairs
* Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
* Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
* Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, and
verify repairs made according to manufacturer's specifications
* Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical
drawings as necessary to ensure accurate operation of equipment
* Inspect, Troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits
* Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on
trucks and equipment, and make adjustments
* Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment
and assets according to manufacture recommended intervals.
* Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems,
shields, or other devices according to blueprints or drawings
* Maintain clean tools and working area
* Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment
hauling, and equipment operation
Education:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Valid driver's license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
* DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
* Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and
experience preferred
* Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) preferred
* Automotive Air Conditioning certified preferred
Skills:
* 3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
* Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments
preferred
* Welding, cutting, and brazing experience preferred
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
* Ability to work independently and exercise g od judgment
* Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device
(phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications
Physical Requirements:
* Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
* Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty
tooling provided by the Company
* Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without
assistance
* Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
* Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
* Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and
walking across uneven terrain
* Frequently exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
* Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
* Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes,
chemicals, or airborne particles
Compensation and Benefits:
Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado,
Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate,
asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams
providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility
construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources,
we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for
our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting
communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of
the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon
visitwww.simonteam.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits,
career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive
training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest
standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we
strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and
developing our people, fostering innovation, using new technology, and
enhancing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain.
To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please
visitwww.colasusa
Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the
Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure
construction and maintenance. For information on our international network
visitwww.colas.com.
Job Summary:
Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and
gasoline heavy equipment. Maintains accuratemaintenance records and performs
DOT inspections
Main Responsibilities:
* Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety
initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the
Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
* Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and
mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other
established policies
* Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose
faults or malfunctions to diagnose required repairs
* Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
* Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
* Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects, and
verify repairs made according to manufacturer's specifications
* Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical
drawings as necessary to ensure accurate operation of equipment
* Inspect, Troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits
* Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on
trucks and equipment, and make adjustments
* Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment
and assets according to manufacture recommended intervals.
* Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems,
shields, or other devices according to blueprints or drawings
* Maintain clean tools and working area
* Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment
hauling, and equipment operation
Education:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* Valid driver's license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
* DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
* Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and
experience preferred
* Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) preferred
* Automotive Air Conditioning certified preferred
Skills:
* 3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
* Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments
preferred
* Welding, cutting, and brazing experience preferred
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
* Ability to work independently and exercise g od judgment
* Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device
(phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications
Physical Requirements:
* Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
* Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty
tooling provided by the Company
* Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without
assistance
* Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
* Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
* Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and
stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
* Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and
walking across uneven terrain
* Frequently exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
* Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
* Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes,
chemicals, or airborne particles
Compensation and Benefits:
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