Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success. We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail. Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader. Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.

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Basic Employment Requirements

Must have at least 5 years prior heavy machinery work experience on CAT equipment.
* Be committed to work safely and to wear all of the required safety equipment
* Report any unsafe conditions or acts to your immediate supervisor
* Pass a Pre-employment Drug Screen and Alcohol Test
* Be able to read and understand Safety and Employment requirements
* Be dependable and consistent with regards to attendance and punctuality
* Willing and able to work extended hours and possible nights and weekends as required
* Tolerate temperature extremes and changing jobsite conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)

Minimum Physical Requirements
* Have full range of motion with neck, back, hands, and exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously
* Be able to climb in/out of equipment without assistance
* Be able to lift 75 pounds
* Be able to walk on uneven surfaces, wear eye, ear and respiratory protection
* Be able to twist, stoop and bend while maintaining sure-footedness and balance
* Spend about 80% of your time on your feet or walking
* This is a 'Safety-sensitive position' which means a position in which an impairment caused by drug or alcohol usage would threaten the health or safety of any person

Essential Job Skills
* Perform maintenance on equipment to ensure working properly
* Operate equipment in all phases during normal conditions, night conditions, adverse weather and emergency situations; including hand and feet controls simultaneously
* Exercise good judgment about the safety and health of you and others
* Complete and understand the paperwork necessary for this job
* Be organized and able to execute verbal and written instructions
* Be able to work with others and also to work independently on assigned tasks
* Maintain good housekeeping at all times in work area
* Accurately complete a daily time card and other paperwork as required

Education/Other Requirements

* Diesel Mechanic Degree
* Possess a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. The Job Description is not an employment contract. The Company reserves the right to modify the job duties or job description at any time.

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Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.