Job Description
If names like Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere, and Volvo get your attention, perhaps the title of Heavy Equipment Mechanic is something you should talk to us about. This position is responsible for the maintenance of our mixed fleet of heavy construction equipment. The majority of the equipment repairs take place in the field and the position includes operating and maintaining a medium-duty mechanic truck and other duties as assigned.
The work includes maintenance of:
- Diesel engines
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical systems
Our equipment includes:
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Scrapers
- Dozers
- Off-road trucks
- Pickups
- Pumps
- Generators
Qualifications:
- 5 years of relevant heavy equipment maintenance experience
- Your own tools
- Valid driver's license
- Clean motor vehicle record
- Formal diesel mechanic training or specific on-the-job training to include maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems
- A commercial driver's license and certified welding experience are pluses.
Benefits:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick time, and specific holidays.
- 401K
- Longevity bonuses based on time with the company
About Us:
American West Construction was established in 2002 and provides heavy civil construction services in the Denver area, throughout Colorado, and occasional projects throughout the West. Our clients include Federal, State, and local government agencies as well private developers. Over the past twenty years, we've established great client relationships, built a fun and effective team of employees, and experienced consistent business growth. We are now looking for people who want to join our team and be part of our continued success.
We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classes.