Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Granite Construction Company in Rosharon, Texas

Job Description:

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...



Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place!



General Summary



Maintain shop supplies, shop and tools. Read, understand and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics. Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery and systems.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Must provide own hand tools
  
  


• Maintain shop supplies, shop, and tools
  
  


• Read, understand, and apply information from technical manuals, prints and schematics
  
  


• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical machinery, and systems
  
  


• Requires specialized knowledge attained through experience and education
  
  


• Responsible for individual productivity and quality of work
  
  


• Maintain truck and work area, keeping both clean
  
  


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  Pay Range from $30.00 to $36.00 DOE
  
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
  
  

Certification

• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  
  

Work Experience

• 2+ years of related experience, proficiency with tools and techniques.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of diesel engines and construction equipment
  
  


• Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
  
  


• Understanding of computer testing technologies
  
  


• Ability to lift heavy machinery
  
  


• Working knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
  
  


• Knowledge of DOT requirements
  
  


• Good working knowledge of CAT, ID and Volvo off road construction equipment
  
  


• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  
  


• Understanding of basic safety practices
  
  

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stand or walk for long periods
  
  


• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
  
  


• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
  
  


• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects and carry tools and equipment
  
  


• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction)
  
  


• Ability to lift heavy machinery
  
  

Our Benefits at a Glance:



Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.


Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).


As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.


Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA.


Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.


Base Hourly Wage Range :: $0.00 $0.00
Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable.



About Granite Construction Incorporated



Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.



Notice to Staffing Agencies



Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Apply Now