Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Performs a variety of skilled and complex duties associated with the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment, trucks and drilling equipment, air compressors, gasoline and/or diesel engines.

This position is currently located out of our home office in Littleton, CO.

Duties:

Repairs and/or overhauls automotive and heavy construction equipment to include; the repair and overhaul of gasoline and/or diesel engines, repair of electrical systems including lights; repair of hydraulic, air cooling and pneumatic systems; repair and adjustment of clutches, transmissions, drive train and brakes.

Uses electrical diagnostic and mechanically calibrated equipment to make adjustments and repairs to fuel and ignition systems to bring them within manufacturer’s specifications.

Operate gas or arc welding equipment, a variety of hand and small power tools, metal press and/or a metal lathe to repair and/or fabricate parts and tools necessary to maintain company vehicles and equipment.

Changes lubricants and filters, performs other preventive maintenance functions as necessary.

Prepares interim records of work performed and parts used on all equipment repaired.

Makes safety and D.O.T inspections on any/all equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.

Knowledge of the techniques and procedures related to the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and trucks, gasoline and diesel engines and the tools and equipment required for that repair.

Ability to learn the functions and operations of a variety of heavy equipment.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Skill in the use of hand and power tools associated with automotive, heavy equipment and truck repair.

Ability to read and understand service repair manuals.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors and fellow workers; ability to communicate effectively with same.

Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Education:

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Vocational courses in automotive mechanics are highly desirable.

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience at the Mechanic I level or related equivalent experience

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the job.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Possession of Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) “B”. Must be able to obtain a CDL "A" within 6 months of employment.

Provide hand tools to perform repair functions.

Must pass pre-employment background, and motor vehicle check.

Must also successfully pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and strength tests.

Supplemental Information:

Work Environment:

Position may require work to be performed in the field as well as the shop, thus exposing incumbents to all weather conditions, fumes, smoke and high noise levels, and various working conditions.

The position requires individuals to be able to work overtime when required, as well as out-of-town work when required.

Physical Demands:

Spends the majority of the time either walking or standing while in the shop or field.

Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. while performing mechanical functions in the shop and field.

May be required to frequently lift heavy and awkward objects, up to 70 lbs, from ground level to waist level or higher, either on solid ground or while balancing (Ex. on a ladder).

Occasionally balances, stoops, crouches, and kneels while performing duties in the shop and field.

Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination while using tools and machinery.

Physical capacity to safely operate vehicles and machinery.

Please fax or email your resume to:

Coggins & Sons, Inc.

Attn: Roberta Napier

fax: 303-791-0967

Coggins & Sons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer