The Caton Companies · 4 months ago
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic - Central North Carolina
Raleigh, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCaton Construction Group, part of The Caton Companies, is expanding and looking for a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to service and repair their fleet of heavy construction equipment. The role involves performing diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on various heavy-duty equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.
ConstructionProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Follow a checklist of inspection procedures
Test drive vehicles to diagnose malfunctions
Read and interpret diagnostic test results, often by using dials, gauges, and other computer equipment
Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment by using hydraulic jacks or hoists
Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
Do routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and parts
Repair or replace malfunctioning components, parts, and other mechanical or electrical equipment
Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts
Performs equipment and electrical troubleshooting to test operational efficiency of engines and drive train, hydraulic and exhaust systems, etc. and determines the cause(s) of malfunction(s)
May provide lead work direction to semiskilled or unskilled workers
Troubleshoot, replace, and repair equipment in the field so that equipment is kept in operational condition by making emergency repairs; performing preventive maintenance tests on equipment; troubleshooting equipment for hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical problems; and performing body modifications and repair work to mechanical equipment at field sites
Maintain and repair light, medium, and heavy equipment so that down time is minimized and equipment is available when needed by repairing and overhauling engines, cooling system, heating and air conditioning systems, air, and hydraulic systems and electronically operated brakes and other equipment, transmission and drive train systems, and electrical monitoring systems on equipment such as loaders, excavators, dozers, tractors, off road trucks ,and graders
Repair and/or fabricate parts so that equipment is operational when needed by fabricating, modifying, and installing special equipment; making use of acetylene and arc welding equipment; restoring vehicle bodies to manufactured condition; making use of special tools and body paint colors
Check equipment to monitor condition so that needed repairs are completed and down time is minimized by making preventive maintenance inspections; checking for major repairs; diagnosing defective components; making arrival inspections on new equipment; recommending repairs; performing emergency repairs; completing written reports on unit repair records
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
High school or postsecondary courses in automotive repair, diesel engine repair, electronics, and mathematics
Benefits
Two weeks PTO for the first year
Medical/dental/vision plan
401K with company match
Company
The Caton Companies
The Caton Companies is a property management firm that provides investment strategies, construction, and administration of estates.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Caton
Chief Executive Officer
Gary Monroe
President & COO
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