Mechanic

Company Description:

ABOUT JBHC JB Holland Construction, Inc. is a heavy highway excavation contractor performing mass excavation, grading, utility pipework and soil stabilization on projects located throughout Iowa and surrounding states. The Holland family tradition of excavation has continued for over fifty years. Please visit our website www.jbholland.net for more information on JBHC.

Job Description:

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.      Inspects, maintains, diagnose, adjust, repair, assembles, readies and overhauls construction machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as off road trucks, highway trucks and trailers, bulldozers, graders, scrapers, excavators, skid loaders, and other mechanized equipment used in construction.  May lead and direct the work of others, and may be assigned the lead for a specific project or area. Follow the guidelines set out by management.  Represent, implement and enforce the policies including safety policies and procedures established by JB Holland management, in addition to other duties as may be assigned.  This position is a safety sensitive position, the employee has the responsibility for his/her own safety or other people’s safety.  An employee has to be with clear mind and diligent while occupying this position.

Requirements:

·         Valid driver’s license (Class A CDL, Hazard and Tanker endorsements preferred)

·         Maintain in favorable status with JB Holland’s Motor vehicle insurance carrier

·         Computer Skills

·         Knowledge of:

o    Equipment maintenance & repair procedures

o    Safe use of basic hand and powered mechanical tools

o    Safe use of cutting and welding equipment

o    CAT SIS software

o    Electronic Technician

o    Air conditioner diagnostic and repair

o    Electrical System diagnostic and repair

o    Hydraulic system diagnostic and repair

o    Fuel system diagnostic and repair

·         Provide own basic mechanical tools

·         Work away from home requiring overnight stays possibly week at a time or longer

·         40+ hours per week,  11+ hours per day typical

·         Attend and participate in all training classes required by JB Holland

·         Being able to climb onto and around equipment being operated caring awkward objects

·         Being exposed to extreme weather conditions cold and hot

·         Overnight stays week at a time required occasionally longer stays may be required

Responsibilities:

1.     Grease, inspect, start check all fluid levels daily for all equipment in fleet

2.     Perform routine scheduled maintenance and record actions

3.     Perform repairs as needed and record actions

4.     Perform maintenance and repairs according to manufacturers recommendations and/or industry best practices

5.     Clean/organize work area

6.     Order and maintain supplies (inventory) required to perform tasks at hand

7.     Schedule and prioritize repairs

8.     Work harmoniously with project foreman, superintendent, and other crew members

9.     Order parts required to repair equipment

10.  Weld, cut, fabricate parts and equipment

11.  Supervise and direct routine maintenance by crew members as may be assigned.

12.  Communicate to Equipment & Shop Manager equipment issues on a daily basis

Benefits:

Compensation: Hourly base wage range of $25.00 – $38.00+

Benefits:

·         Retirement

·         Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

·         Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

·         Company Vehicle for use on projects

·         Per Diem

·         PTO

·         Safety Allowance

·         Tool Allowance (Must provide own common tools)