Mechanic/Oiler
Summary:
The Mechanic/Lube/ Oiler employees conduct routine general maintenance on all sizes of construction equipment such as, but not limited to excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, semi-trucks, dump trucks, skid steers, compactors, and a variety of specialized concrete equipment. This employee will be working in remote locations and has minimal supervision.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
- Works with minimal supervision daily
- Conducts daily general maintenance on all types of construction equipment such as excavators, loaders, grades, trucks, compactors, and a variety of small engines, etc.
- Uses a variety of tools to conduct daily tasks
- Communicates regularly with Transportation Supervisor and Construction Superintendents
- Works outdoors daily in all types of weather conditions
- Drives to different job sites daily or as needed
- Changes fluids, lubes, repairs safety issues
- Assists with larger more complex repairs of motors, hydraulic cylinders, brakes, electrical systems, lights, tires, etc.
- 1 year of combined hands on mechanical experience
- Basic understanding of construction operations
- Must be able to drive safely in a variety of vehicles such as pickup trucks, 1-ton service trucks
- Customer Service - Meets commitments.
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly, Listens and gets clarification; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and material properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and trainings on time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when approved and necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather conditions
- Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate powered and manual tools
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Speak and listen.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- Employer paid Medical/Vision for Employees
- Dental Insurance
- 401K (Match)
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (5)
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
As an equal opportunity employer Silver Creek Contracting will hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Silver Creek Contracting also enforces a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
