Construction Plant Mechanic (Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic)

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment (including excavators, TLB-s, LDV-s crushers and containers), and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Services vehicles / equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Starts devices and equipment to test their performance before and after repairs.
• Must have knowledge and be somewhat proficient in operation and use of stick / wire feed welder.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Operates and maintains field service LDV.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a trade test and 3 to 5 years' relevant construction artisan experience
• Ability to read and interpret documents
• Ability to work well as part of a team, exhibit sound judgment and observe Safety and Security procedures
• Adaptability and good planning / organizational skills
• To be dependable, consistent with punctuality and have a good attendance record
• Prepared to work long hours when required
• To be innovative and Important Company quality service, always looking for ways to improve and promote quality