Summary

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout the Midwest. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro-excavation, natural gas distribution and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

General Excavating is looking for a highly motivated and skilled diesel mechanic. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of diesel mechanic experience. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance/repair of a fleet of heavy-duty diesel trucks; repair/maintenance of equipment that services the fleet operations; ensure that all repairs/maintenance to equipment are performed in compliance with General Excavating’s safety and compliance standards, and with all federal and state regulations. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled diesel mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of diesel mechanic experience and a strong understanding of both shop and field operations. In addition to in-shop responsibilities, this position includes field mechanic duties on job sites as needed to support active construction operations.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

• Travel to jobsites to perform field repairs and maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Diagnose mechanical issues in the field and carry out timely repairs to minimize equipment downtime and support project productivity.
• Coordinate with project managers and field supervisors to respond quickly to equipment needs or failures on active construction sites.
• Operate service truck and maintain inventory of commonly used parts and tools for field repairs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer specifications including but not limited to engines, transmissions and clutches, drive-line, differential, steering and suspension, fuel and ignition system, exhaust systems, intake systems, electrical systems, brake systems, HVAC systems and lift-gate hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems under the guidance of fleet supervisor or shop manager.
•  Perform required and preventative inspections on trucks and other equipment to maximize the safety, reliability, and cost efficiency throughout the life cycle of the fleet.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to vehicle in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Strictly follows the inspectional protocol checklist and keeps detailed records of all serviced vehicles and equipment.
• Performs all maintenance and repairs in accordance with schedules, policies and standards set forth by the Company and equipment specifications.
• Overhauls gas or diesel engines.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on vehicles and equipment, and makes adjustments.
• Lubricates moving parts and conducts drive tests of trucks or equipment to verify performance. Makes adjustments to controls and systems as needed and ensures conformance to specifications.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Accurately tracks inventory and maintains a clean workplace.
• Performs minor body repairs and maintains the appearance of vehicles by cleaning, washing and painting.
• Full servicing of vehicles and equipment.
• Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.
• Demonstrate the highest level of safety standards and hold others accountable for upholding best safety practices.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and governmental regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a job.

 

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Minimum of three years related experience and/or training.

Knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems.

 

Language Skills

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 situations to customers, clients, and 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 units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

 

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required within 45 days of hire.
• Must be willing to travel to various job sites as needed.

 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function 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 use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and are, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance.  Occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds without assistance.  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 occasionally exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Conditions of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications and job duties, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug testing with fit for employment screening are required as conditions of employment.

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE EMPLOYER.