Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Essential Tasks

  • Perform field maintenance and repair activities on various kinds of heavy construction equipment and trucks including, but not limited to: trucks, trailers, earth movers, paving machines, asphalt plants, cranes, forklifts, and generators.
  • Operate equipment to identify problems and examine equipment for any deficiencies or defects.  This includes welding and manufacturing parts and equipment.
  • Maintain service logs and records of work completed on all units, as well as keep specialty tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized and properly maintained.
  • Provide direction and support to service person.
  • Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience as either a shop or field mechanic, preferably in the construction industry.  Welding and fabrication experience a plus.
  • Must demonstrate mechanic knowledge and abilities, specifically diesel engines and hydraulic systems knowledge.
  • Must have the ability to use specialty tools. 
  • Responsible for maintaining company service truck with specialty tools.
  • Responsible for bringing general mechanic tools.
  •  Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
  • Must have a valid CDL license (Class A preferred, will accept class B) and a good driving record required.
  • Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel.  Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.  Mayo Construction works in all parts of ND and surrounding states.  Job sites move every 3-6 weeks and it is expected that employees provide their own housing accommodations.  Many Mayo employees choose to stay near the site in camper trailers.  All costs involved with housing are the responsibility of the employee.
  • Must have the ability to diagnose and repair construction equipment problems with little or no supervision.
  • Must complete and pass a background check and drug test prior to employment, as well as subsequent random drug testing if hired.
  • Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, hard sole/close-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence is necessary.
  • Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
  • Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

  • This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level.  In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.  This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
  • This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
  • This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions.  These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
  • Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.  

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Nothing in this job description creates, or is intended to create a promise or representation of continued employment and that employment at Mayo Construction is employment at will, which may be terminated at the will of either Mayo Construction or the employee at any time for any reason, except those protected by local, state and federal law. This job description is neither a contract of employment nor a legal document. Employment may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by Mayo Construction or the employee.

Mayo Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic testing information, AIDS/HIV, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, lawful conduct outside of work, if receiving public assistance, if a member of a local commission, or amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment. Mayo Construction complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Mayo Construction expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race or color, religion or creed, ancestry or national origin, gender, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic testing information, AIDS/HIV, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, and other related conditions, lawful conduct outside of work, if receiving public assistance, if a member of a local commission, or amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment. Improper interference with the ability of Mayo Construction employees to perform their expected job may result in immediate termination.