Equipment Mechanic (Fuel/Lube)

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Equipment Mechanic (fuel/Lube). This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D has an opportunity for an Equipment Mechanic (Fuel/Lube) to join our team of construction professionals based in North Salt Lake City, UT. This position will oversee the preventative maintenance program of our fleet and equipment to include fuel/lube and related responsibilities.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in mechanical repairs

Certification/License Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver license

• Regulated driver and medical card

• Forklift certification is preferred but not required

• Must have Class B CDL

Critical Skills:

• Mechanical aptitude

• Ability to operate hand tools and basic power tools

• Knowledge of tools, materials, methods, and practices used in construction and maintenance

• Understanding of technical operation, service, or repair manuals

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

• Ability to make decisions and problem solve

• Ability to work varied shifts or extended hours, as required

• Working small to large equipment.

• Unleaded and diesel engine units.

• Hydraulic knowledge.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Good time management skills

• Have great communication skills and be able to work well with customers

• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, and repairs or replaces defective items as necessary, using hand tools and power tools

• Assembles, installs, or repairs wiring, electrical, and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment

• Diagnoses minor mechanical problems, and determines the proper repair method, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary

• Plans and lays out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams

• Inspects, operates, and tests machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunction

• Maintains maintenance logs

• Operates cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts

• Fabricates, assembles, or disassembles manufactured products by hand

• Reads work orders, instructions, formulas, or processing charts

• Records type and cost of maintenance or repair work

• Fuels equipment on job sites

• Provides written documentation of repair work completed

• Orders parts, supplies, and equipment from suppliers, or obtains them from storage or Big-D's yard

• Reads schematics or technical drawings

• Follows all DOT Safety rules and regulations

Physical Requirements:

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee may be required to lift heavy objects in awkward positions that require flexible range of motion. Specific vision abilities include close vision and peripheral vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and will be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, wind, and heat. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The employee is also required to frequently walk on uneven surfaces. Safety requirements necessitate no language barrier exist between employees and supervisors.

Requires lifting, bending, stooping, carrying, climbing, and getting in and out of the vehicle throughout the day. Driver's drive various trucks, sometimes driving for long periods of time.

Hazards: May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold as well as certain unsafe environments; occasionally works near moving equipment and mechanical parts and electrical equipment; possible exposure to fumes or airborne particles; possible exposure to internal liquids. This is a safety sensitive position where a momentary lapse of attention can result in serious injury or death. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally very loud. Must follow all safety requirements carefully.

Additional Job Information

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite