Mechanic

The Mechanic maintains and repairs all company construction equipment including excavators, skid-steers, gypcrete pumps, and generators. When maintenance and delivery needs are satisfied, this role functions as an integral crew member to support gypcrete operations on active job sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on company vehicles and/or equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine whether to repair them in-house or send them out.
• Perform general mechanical repair and maintenance to keep the fleet in service.
• Manages upkeep and organization of shop, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Record and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing vehicles, equipment, and rentals.
• Perform DOT annual inspections on trucks and trailers.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
• 2+ years of experience working on diesel construction equipment.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics – standard systems, motors, valves, and pumps.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gas engines to perform service at proper intervals.
• Experience coordinating with field crews on equipment handoffs and communicating repair status.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the workplace/job location(s).
• Ability to lift 80 lbs.
• Ability to work non-typical days and hours based on construction schedules, often beyond 40 hours per week.

Preferred education and experience

• Mechanic’s Certificate or deemed equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a construction-related position.
• CDL A (airbrakes preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Benefits

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Annual salary of 50,000-62,000 USD annually
• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities