Marine and Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic

Description

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations, protocols, and guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and perform routine checks on equipment, ensuring that it operates safely and efficiently. Report any equipment issues for prompt maintenance or replacement.
• Routine: Perform routine maintenance on equipment such as oil changes, lubrication, and filter replacements to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan. Test machinery and equipment to ensure it operates efficiently and safely before being deployed to construction sites.
• Train: Train and guide junior mechanics and support staff in equipment maintenance procedures and safety protocols. Stay updated with the latest technologies and techniques in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Material Handling: Handle and transport heavy metal materials, tools, and equipment in a safe manner, often in challenging outdoor environments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other marine construction professionals, such as carpenters, boat captains, engineers, and supervisors, to coordinate maintenance, restoration, repairs, and maintenance activities and contribute to project success.
• Inspection: Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues in heavy construction and marine equipment, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical components. Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, repairs, and parts inventory.

Requirements

• Adaptability: Flexibility to work in various outdoor environments. Willingness to undergo further training and certification as required by the employer or industry standards.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in repairing and maintaining heavy construction and marine equipment is advantageous.
• Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds without assistance.
• Good vision and hearing are necessary for safety and precision in the job.
• Stamina to work long hours in various weather and physically demanding conditions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle tools and parts with precision.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery for diagnostic purposes.
• Physical Fitness: Good physical condition and the ability to work in physically demanding and often adverse weather conditions are essential.
• Safety Awareness: Strong awareness of safety procedures, including knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the ability to respond to emergency situations. Familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations related to construction equipment.
• Must be willing to travel to other job locations as needed.
• Mechanical Skills: Strong understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, electronics, and diagnostic systems.
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required. Additional vocational training in diesel mechanics or heavy equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Comfort with working at heights and in confined spaces.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance