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United Infrastructure Gro Crane Mechanic in Great Falls, South Carolina
United Infrastructure Group is a leading transportation infrastructure firm in the Southeast United States, with expertise in engineering, construction, alternative delivery, and accelerated projects that has been developed for 100 years. At UIG, we know that people are our greatest resource. We are looking for qualified candidates that have a strong character and who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company.
We are currently looking for a Crane Mechanic to join our team. The Crane Mechanic will perform general mechanical work in repair and maintenance of cranes and heavy equipment. Employee repairs and services vehicles and other motorized equipment in the field. Performs related work as required.
Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:
Highly Competitive Salaries
Generous Performance Bonuses
Robust Subsistence Allowances
Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
Strong 401k Savings and Profit-Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
Significant Paid Time Off
Life and Disability Insurance
Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.
Typical Duties included but are not limited to:
Responsible to support all equipment maintenance operations within Company/Project to include:
Actively participates in our Safety 1st
Demonstrates safety 1st attitude
Identifies and turns in near miss reports
Speaks up when sees unsafe act
Ensure all local laws, regulations, rules and Group policies are in compliance.
Understands and obeys all DOT regulations as it pertains to mechanic truck operation
Has passed certified basic mechanics skills testing.
Performs routine and advanced maintenance on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
Performs DOT brake repairs on commercial vehicles.
Repair power train components such as engine, transmission, differentials, PTO systems, transfer cases, hydraulic motors and pumps and all other auxiliary drive components.
Inspects and troubleshoots starting and charging systems.
Diagnose suspension system problems such as vehicle alignment, springs and chassis mounting systems.
Troubleshoots electrical components such as gauges, sending units, relays, lighting systems and solenoids.
Inspect, repair and or replace track suspension systems and components, such as rails, bushings, idlers, and sprocket segments, rollers and track shoes.
Performs expert repairs on material handling equipment such as cranes and forklifts.
Maintains a clean work area, sweeps floors, removes oil and grease spills and performs other general custodial work, as required.
Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
Maintains personal tools and company owned tools.
Accurately completes all associated forms such as inspection records, time sheets, and work orders
Demonstrates team attitude, and works to attain individual, division and company goals
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
Experience performing outside repairs
Knowledge of various equipment
Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic experience
Experience with the following types of equipment:
Cranes, excavators, dozers, compressors & generators, forklifts, pile hammers, etc.
Requirements:
Valid Driver's License
5+ yrs. experience as an Equipment Mechanic (not automotive)
Welding experience
Electrical experience
CDL a plus
Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Field Mechanic to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Field Mechanic encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
Please contact us at https://uig.net/contact-us/
UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER