CW Construction is a locally-owned business with a family approach to everyone who works with us.  We strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth with a strong track record of promoting from within.

The Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic is a highly skilled and valued individual who diagnoses, repairs, adjusts, overhauls, installs, services, and maintains heavy mechanical equipment (Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, Kenworth) designed for construction activities such as heavy lifting, earth moving and material transportation.  This individual works in the maintenance shop to gauge and fix problems effectively and in a timely fashion, enabling sizable crews to resume work on major projects. 

Total Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and identify malfunctions using computerized tools and equipment.
• Accurately troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Read, understand and apply mechanical, electrical, fuel and hydraulic schematics to repair work.
• Diagnose Tier 3 and Tier 4 interim and Tier 4 final emissions systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
• Inspect, repair, and replace defective or worn parts.
• Remove, repair, and install major heavy equipment components in varying configurations.
• Overhaul and test major components, such as engines, fuel elements, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Service truck trailers and maintain equipment inspection and service logs on a daily basis.
• Maintain tools in good working order as per OSHA regulations.
• Participate in ongoing safety trainings and initiatives, and maintain commitment to the highest safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year maintenance experience servicing and repairing trucks and tractor trailers, including Cummins, CAT and Paccar engines.
• Exceedingly skilled in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing electrical systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to prioritize effectively, work independently, manage time, multitask, and handle stress.
• Highly effective communicator with the ability to interact positively and professionally with vendors, customers, coworkers, and leaders.
• Good driving record to be able to drive Company vehicles.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to scheduling needs, including primarily day shift hours (usually between 6 AM and 4 PM), overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as required to accommodate company and project needs.
• Ability to pass pre- and post-employment drug screening and work history verification.
• Must possess own basic hand tools.
• Consistent access to reliable personal email account.

Education and/or Experience

• Preferred:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Welding knowledge and troubleshooting experience.

Language Skills

This position requires the ability to communicate in English with co-workers and the general public.

Math Skills

This job requires the ability to do and understand basic math equations.

Physical Demands

Primary functions require the physical ability and mobility to stand, sit, or lie down for extended periods of time and repeatedly work overhead, kneel, crawl, push, pull, bend, twist, and climb equipment as required by task.  Manual dexterity and visual acuity to identify and manipulate small components.  Keen sense of smell and hearing to identify unseen problems with equipment or fluids.  Ability to frequently lift 25 to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Primarily indoor work in a maintenance shop.  Regularly exposed to hazards such as noise, fumes, moving equipment, liquids and lubricants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CW Construction LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind.  All employment decisions at CW Construction LLC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by the law.  Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources via email at admin@cwconst.com.