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We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.</p> <p>General Summary</p> <p>Heavy Equipment Mechanics are responsible for safely performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of heavy equipment used in construction and mining.</p> <p>Heavy Equipment Mechanic Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform diagnostic, replacement and repairs on, but not limited to: Caterpillar, Komatsu and John Deere heavy equipment and/or related construction and mining equipment. </li><li>Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices. </li><li>Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications. </li><li>Perform mechanical and lubrication routine/preventative maintenance along with safety, operational and mechanical inspections of the equipment. </li><li>Operate a Mechanic truck with crane on job locations, including construction and plant sites. </li><li>Proper use of tools to complete system diagnostic and repairs including but not limited: electronics, hydraulic, engine powertrain, air conditioning, clutch, air brakes, suspension, transmission. </li><li>Follow contamination control and HAZMAT rules and regulations. </li><li>Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment. </li><li>Read, understand and implement instructions for operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings. </li><li>Share in company core values of humility, relationships, continuous improvement, and stewardship. </li></ul> <p>Heavy Equipment Mechanic Requirements</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma, or equivalent, preferred </li><li>Five (5) years of experience working directly on the repair of heavy, earth-moving equipment and/or related equipment. </li><li>Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL class A) </li><li>Possess power and hand tools including sockets and wrenches up to 1 ½" and 24mm with other associated tools of the trade. </li><li>Knowledge in the use of computer based diagnostic tools. </li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills </li><li>Ability to obtain an MSHA Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job. </li><li>Maintain safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and regulations. </li><li>Ability to see details in objects or drawings and recognize slight differences in shapes and shadings. </li></ul> <p>Work Conditions/ Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work the following schedule: day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours and weekends). </li><li>Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including but not limited to: safety boots/shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats. </li><li>Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and handling of materials. </li><li>Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders. </li><li>Reach for, handle, and manipulate objects, tools and materials. </li><li>Average or better vision (either naturally or with correction). </li><li>Push, pull, lift, or move up to 50 lbs. </li><li>Willingness to travel as required. Position requires regular local travel by car. </li></ul> <p>Environmental Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Often works outside exposed to environmental elements. </li><li>May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site. </li><li>Ability to work in safety sensitive environments around large machinery and heavy equipment. </li></ul> <p>About Granite Construction Incorporated</p> <p>Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.</p> <p>For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.</p> <p>Notice to Staffing Agencies</p> <p>Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.</p>