SIMON | Field Mechanic

Subsidiary: Simon

 

Simon, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production, asphalt paving, and concrete, bridge, highway, and utility construction. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction – it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.  

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com. 

Job Summary:

• Maintains and repairs equipment, vehicles, and/or facilities used for carrying out the operations.

Main Responsibilities

•    Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
•    Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies 
•    Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs
•    Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
•    Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
•    Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
•    Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure accurate performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
•    Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary in order to accurately operate equipment
•    Install new ignition systems, change/charge batteries, and other parts
•    Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
•    Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
•    Fabricate metal welding and torching as needed for shields or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings
•    Maintain clean tools and working area
•    Perform high and low voltage electrical trouble shooting and repairs
•    Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation

Education:

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent
•    Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
•    ASE Certification preferred
•    Valid driver’s license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
•    DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
•    Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) preferred

Skills:

•    3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic required
•    Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments required
•    Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
•    Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
•    Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
•    Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications

Physical Requirements:

•    Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
•    Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by t