Construction Equipment Mechanic

Overview

Maintain and repair construction tools and equipment at the yard.

Key Responsibilities

• tool maintenance
• diagnostics
• inventory control
• testing
• inspections
• parts replacement

Tasks

-Assisting with general Yard operations. -Maintenance, diagnostics and repair of construction tools and equipment. Tasks including oil changes, blade and belt changes, cord and hose repairs, engine repairs. etc. -Inventory control of equipment, material and tools. Numbering and decaling of equipment. -Test tools and equipment to ensure they are working properly. -Performing daily inspections of tools, materials and equipment at the yard. -Disassemble and reassemble tools and equipment. -Repair or replace parts on tools and equipment and triage to appropriate third-party provider when necessary.

Requirements

• troubleshooting
• power tools
• heavy lifting
• welding
• computer skills
• mechanical experience

What You Bring

-Detail oriented, mechanically inclined with strong time management skills. -Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot clutches, hydraulics, and electrical components. -Must have a vehicle to commute to yard location. -Experience working with equipment such as small engines, skid-steers, and power tools is required. -Ability to lift 50+ lbs. -Towable equipment and trailer wiring. -Computer skills are considered an asset. -Welding experience considered an asset. -Ability to read and interpret technical and parts manuals. -3-5+ years of mechanic experience working on construction tools and equipment or relevant experience.

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About Bird Construction

-Delivers billions in annual revenue and maintains a strong project backlog. -Typical projects include industrial facilities, civil infrastructure, institutional buildings, modular fabrication and maintenance services. -Its strengths lie in self-performed trades—from earthworks and concrete to mechanical, electrical and modular fabrication. -Leverages technology such as BIM/VDC and modular solutions to enhance efficiency and certainty in delivery. -Projects range from deep-mining support and hydroelectric work to transit stations, healthcare facilities and mass timber buildings. -With a finance division (Bird Capital), it can participate in project equity, blending construction with strategic investment.

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