Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The project is located in Del Rio Texas. Barnard Construction Company Inc. based in Bozeman Montana is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record a leading construction industry periodical as one of the nations Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation power transmission and distribution tunneling inland marine oil gas utility and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive salaries profit sharing 401(k)s a generous health plan annual bonuses and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnards people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard we build the riskiest most difficult complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform this role in a safe productive and effective manner:

• At least 5yrs of experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.
• Experience with diesel and gas engines hydraulics pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Must own service truck (not required) and tools applicable to the position
• Basic understanding of schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to inspect heavy equipment and identify defects and performance issues both in the field and in the shop.
• Maintenance and repairs of mechanical electrical hydraulic and diesel systems on a variety of construction equipment and tools.
• Perform required visual inspections diagnostics and preventative maintenance on a variety of construction equipment.
• Fabricate parts when needed.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Barnards safety culture and policies.
• Skilled in welding and cutting.
• Valid driver license and satisfactory driving record.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort handling average weight objects up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to kneel stoop crouch balance climb or crawl.
• Ability to correctly rig and hoist material.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Able to enter the cab of a vehicle or piece of equipment that is 3.5 feet or more off the ground.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time reach for handle and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long irregular and varied hours six to seven day per week 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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