Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Colorado Springs

Schmidt Construction part of Levy Group of Companies is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work at our Delta location in Colorado Springs, CO .

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs all functions pertaining to the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty off-road construction equipment.

Pay : $26-36 Shift / Schedule : 3pm-1am

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability
• Year round, non-weather dependent employment
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will :

• Repairs and maintains asphalt paving equipment
• Operates and inspects equipment to diagnose defects
• Dismantles equipment, machines to gain access to problem area
• Repairs malfunctioning hydraulic components
• Diagnoses and correct electrical problems
• Changes oil, etc., checks and changes batteries
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Makes recommendations for equipment to be repaired by outside sources
• Requisitions parts and equipment
• Utilizes Oracle eAM to schedule maintenance and create work orders
• Record keeping and reporting
• Provides general housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe facility
• Creates work orders and procures parts electronically
• Performs computer diagnostics (Cat ET, Cummins Insite, Power Tech Tool)
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills The ideal candidate will have :

• Ability to Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of off-road heavy equipment
• Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems, electrical systems, drivelines, steering mechanisms, and suspensions
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, climb or crawl under or on top of equipment
• Ability to manipulate components in hard to reach places with hands or tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License
• Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• Welding, cutting, and fabricating skills
• Must have CDL class B license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must have own tools
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to manipulate tools
• Ability to understand manuals

To Apply Please submit your resume. Military Members are welcome and Veterans are encouraged to apply!

Who is Edw. C. Levy Group of Companies? We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more.

We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.