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General Summary
Maintain shop supplies, shop and tools. Read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics. Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Must provide own hand tools
Maintain shop supplies, shop, and tools
Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics
Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery, and systems
Requires specialized knowledge attained through experience and education
Responsible for individual productivity and quality of work
Maintain truck and work area, keeping both clean
Pay Range from $30.00 to $36.00 DOE
Education
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Certification
Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Work Experience
2+ years of related experience, proficiency with tools and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment
Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Understanding of computer testing technologies
Ability to lift heavy machinery
Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
Knowledge of DOT requirements
Good working knowledge of CAT, ID and Volvo off road construction equipment
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Understanding of basic safety practices
Physically, workers must be able to:
Stand or walk for long periods
Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment
Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction)
Ability to lift heavy machinery
Our Benefits at a Glance:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
Base Hourly Wage Range :: $0.00 $0.00 Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.
About Granite Construction Incorporated
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 Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
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.
