What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Dayton, OH 1 1 position at Colas?
Subsidiary : Barrett Industries
Barrett Paving Materials Inc . is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com.
Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the maintenance and repair of heavy machinery, with a focus on ensuring optimal performance and safety. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and conducting routine maintenance on all types of fleet equipment including but not limited to front end loaders, excavators, drag lines, ready-mix trucks, semi road tractors, and bulk cement trailers.
Work performed in the shop and in the field as needed. This position supports multiple locations in Ohio - Sidney, Ludlow Falls, Fairborn, & West Carrollton as well as Richmond, IN.
Main Responsibilities
- Adopt the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives
- Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
- Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to identify required repairs
- Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
- Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as vital to ensure proper operation of equipment
- Install new ignition systems, change / charge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
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Benefits
Our company is not only an outstanding place to work, but we also have great benefits too! These include health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more!
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to :
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected].
