Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Sloan Construction - Duncan, SC
Date: Jan 14, 2022
Country: Duncan, South Carolina, US, 29334
Company: Colas
Subsidiary: [[division]]
Reeves Construction Company has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast since the company’s founding in 1955. As we’ve grown, Reeves has formed new partnerships and branched out to new subsidiaries from Sloan Construction (SC/NC), R.B. Baker Construction (GA/FL), to Southeast Emulsions (SC/GA). Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics and performance.
Reeves is a subsidiary of the Colas Group, a worldwide leader in infrastructure construction and maintenance. Our company provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee.
Job Description
We are looking to hire an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain our range of heavy-duty construction equipment.
As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you will be responsible for driving to the job sites, inspecting and diagnosing equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and providing routine maintenance to the construction equipment fleet.
To ensure success as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you should have proven experience working with heavy machinery, be physically fit, and be able to troubleshoot issues on the job site.
Main Responsibilities
- Driving to and from the job sites.
- Inspecting pavers, rollers, trucks, skidsteer loaders, excavators, and other heavy equipment for proper performance and needed repairs.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot faults using schematics, repair manuals, and computerized testing equipment.
- Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts.
- Repairing worn or damaged equipment parts.
- Conducting routine services on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Performing major repair work (when necessary).
- Identifying needed repair parts and compiling order lists.
- Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Works independently and collaborates well with others.
- 3+ years experience as a heavy equipment mechanic (preferred).
- Ability to use and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics
- General computer skills and experience with diagnostic software.
- Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment.
- Ability to work after-hours (if required).
- Good communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license (required).
- Ability to lift 75+ lbs.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.
**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction) are Equal Opportunity Employers. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here EEO document. If you need an accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact Colas Inc. 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina