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Sunland Asphalt

Field Mechanic/Technician - Heavy Equipment - Fleet (Albuquerque, NM)

Sunland Asphalt, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101

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Overview

SUNLAND ASPHALT Build your career from the ground up. Come join our Award Winning Team. Sunland Asphalt & Construction, Inc. strives to recruit top talent and we are committed to help you grow both professionally and personally. We are confident you will find our Company a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work because here at Sunland Asphalt our vision is: 'To be the best place in the world to work.' Voted as one of Phoenix Business Journal's Best Places to Work, Sunland offers employees: Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off 401(K) Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement Comprehensive Health Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision Life/Disability Insurances Award Winning Peers & Projects A Foundation Built on Safety

Position

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

travels to job sites to perform skilled tasks in the repair of all fleet vehicles, trucks and trailers, machinery, motors, tools and equipment used by the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform duties with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront. Serve as a safety ambassador by complying with laws and Company safety policy, enforce safe work practices, and proactively identify and remedy hazards. Direct all employees to wear appropriate PPE and follow safety guidelines. Conduct Safety Meetings including daily PTP and weekly Tailgate Topics. Work with Sunland supervisors to receive and prepare preventive maintenance (PM) work orders; relay PM work orders, assignments, messages and information to and from Mechanics. Diagnose hydraulic systems. Perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks (pavers, rollers, milling machines, dump trucks, water trucks, boot trucks, front-end loaders, scrapers, skid steers, skip loaders and motor graders) and may maintain other fleet vehicles. Fabricate, modify and install special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutters and metal cutting saws. Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments (fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, clutches). Change filters, oil and lubricate vehicles and machinery. Troubleshoot machine systems including hydraulics, power trains and engines. Replace components with equipment such as transmissions, engines, differentials, torque converters and final drives. Maintain work orders and perform work area inspections; prioritize repairs. Work closely with shop employees to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Prepare work orders and cost material estimates. May maintain inventory and order fuel, parts, tools, equipment and supplies. All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Customer Focus – Customer Orientation Ownership – Results Driven, Performance, Time and Stress Management and Composure Relationships – Teamwork Orientation, Diversity and Inclusion Ethics – Honesty, Integrity, Do the Right Thing Safety – The Foundation of Everything We Do

Safety

This position is safety-sensitive and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy and all OSHA regulations. All employees must wear the appropriate PPE and follow safety guidelines at all times.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must operate vehicles and trailers safely and in compliance with laws. Must operate equipment and tools in safety guidelines. Work outside, often for long periods in all weather; extreme hot or cold temperatures. Must wear appropriate PPE in various situations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, and dust/debris.

Position Type / Hours

This is a full-time position. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

Must be willing to travel to any and all job sites, including staying away from home if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on heavy equipment. High School Diploma or GED required. Excellent decision making skills. Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems. Scanner diagnostics a plus: OTC vehicle/CAT ET. Must be fluent in English (read, speak, write). Must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements under 49 CFR §391.11(b)(2), including the ability to read and speak English, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records. 10K-CMV and CDL drivers must complete and pass an English proficiency assessment.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

A current driver's license is required. A CDL license is preferred and may be required for some departments/divisions. Medical certification required. Must have a clean motor-vehicle record. Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and background check is required.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

Disclaimer

The statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Roles do not include setting corporate policy. Sunland Asphalt, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Sunland Asphalt is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email recruiting@sunlandasphalt.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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