DCS is seeking an experienced Field Mechanic to join our team! This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, supportive company!

Founded in 1994, DCS Contracting, Inc. is a leading heavy civil general contractor specializing in highway, roadway, and underground utility construction in both the public and private sectors throughout the Greater Phoenix Valley.  As a privately-owned general contractor who self-performs 75% of our revenue, our skilled workforce provides exceptional craftsmanship that sustains our communities for decades to come.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Diagnose and repair/rebuild all equipment and vehicles as determined by the Equipment Manager
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Repair’s vehicles and equipment according to manufacturer specifications
• Perform routine repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles as needed and on time.
• Operate construction equipment and vehicles in order verify needed repairs.
• Experience/ability to use SIS/ET and other programs when required.
• Perform miscellaneous welding to repair items as needed. 
• Strive to maintain zero repeat/rework repairs.
• Clean equipment and vehicles in the process of making repairs.
• Maintain daily logs in a legitimate, timely and organized fashion.
• Complete all paperwork and turn in as required daily (time sheets, ETC.)
• May drive company vehicle to get parts.
• Meet weekly for safety meeting.
• Ability to work off hours including weekends.
• Keep assigned Mechanics Truck clean and organized.
• Clean up after yourself and assist in keeping the shop/yard clean and organized.
• Seek knowledge of new technologies/methods used in truck and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Recommend measures to Equipment Manager to improve safety, production, equipment performance and repair quality.
• Abide by company work policies and safety rules.
• Support and/or adheres to the company’s mission, values, philosophies, and policies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, given adequate guidance and resources.

Qualifications

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A minimum of 5years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using pressure, weight, volume, and distance measurements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Commercial Driver's License Class “B” with Tank endorsement is preferred.

AC 609 Certification.

Must be able to clear a background check if necessary.

• Hand tools to 2 inches (wrenches and sockets) both metric and SAE
• Air tools to ¾ drive,
• Torque wrenches 3/8 and 1/2
• Allen and torx bits, ETC
• Drill, drill bits, taps and dies metric and standard.
• Measuring tools to accomplish repairs.
• Welding PPE as required
• Voltmeter, test light
• AC Tools
• Tools not specifically listed to complete everyday repairs.

• Torch and brazing/gas welding consumables
• Welder and welding consumables
• Grinding consumables wheels, stones etc.
• Replacement drill bits and taps will be replaced as needed.
• 1 inch drive impact and sockets
• Laptop, software, and hardware as needed.

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; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions including extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

May require long days, nights, and weekend work.

Must be able to wear safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, ear plugs safety vest, sturdy footwear and respirator as job requires.

DCS Contracting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.