Straight Edge Contractors

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain construction equipment, including:
  • Asphalt pavers.
  • Skid steers.
  • Rollers and compactors.
  • Thermoplastic pavement marking equipment.
  • Striping/paint machines.
  • Quickie/cut-off saws.
  • Pressure washers.
  • Generators and other small equipment.
• Diagnose and repair small engines and 2-cycle gasoline engines.
• Disassemble and completely reassemble quickie/cut-off saws and similar equipment.
• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on company trucks, fleet vehicles, and trailers.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, starting, charging, and operating problems.
• Perform oil changes, brake repairs, battery replacements, belts, hoses, filters, fluid services, and other routine fleet maintenance.
• Read and understand repair manuals, wiring diagrams, parts diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Use manufacturer websites and online resources to locate service manuals, parts information, troubleshooting procedures, and repair specifications.
• Identify needed parts and provide accurate parts information for ordering.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and unexpected breakdowns.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field when necessary.
• Keep the shop, tools, parts, and work areas clean and organized.
• Document completed repairs, maintenance performed, parts used, and equipment needing additional attention.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a construction equipment, heavy equipment, diesel, fleet, or small-engine mechanic.
• Must have hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of gasoline and small-engine repair, including 2-cycle engines.
• Experience with hydraulic systems is strongly preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic electrical systems using wiring diagrams and testing equipment.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturer repair manuals and technical diagrams.
• Must be comfortable researching equipment and finding manuals or technical information online without needing step-by-step direction.
• Must be able to take equipment apart, properly diagnose the issue, complete the repair, and correctly reassemble and test it.
• Experience maintaining and repairing regular fleet vehicles.
• Must have your own basic mechanic hand tools.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to work independently.

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