Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at T.E. Stevens in Birmingham

Essential Job Functions

• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Tests overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiency
• Welds broken parts and structural members
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment
• Diagnosing the source of trouble and determining the extent of repairs required.
• Replacing worn or broken parts such as piston rings, bearings, or other engine parts.
• Grinding and adjusting valves; rebuilding carburetors.
• Overhauling transmissions.
• Repairing fuel injection, lighting, and ignition systems.
• In general, the work of the Motor Vehicle Mechanic requires rounded training and experience usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.

Must have tools necessary to repair heavy equipment; Dozer's, excavators, articulated trucks, loaders, graders, skid steers, various compactors.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Essential Job Functions The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools which may include backhoe, road grader, track loader, front end loader, bulldozer, track hoes, ,two-way radio, shovel, pick, post hole digger, air compressor, and mechanics tools. Physical demand requirements for some positions within this classification may at times be at levels of those for heavy work. DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include work orders, maps, and operational manuals.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: May require ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex mechanical and operational principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include standard measuring devices.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, heavy equipment, motor vehicles, control knobs, switches, mechanics tools, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

T.E. Stevens was founded in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1986, the company has tripled in size and grown to over 100 employees. We provide excavation, site development, and concrete services. We maintain a large fleet of earthmoving equipment to get the project done on time, within budget, and with ease. By providing excavation & concrete services we help customers save time, eliminate construction related stress, and reduce scheduling conflicts and issues.
With our culture, we thrive on the toughest challenges and care about the success of our clients and our employees. Our experiences, in-house services, and relationships within the Birmingham community have led to consistent project success.

T.E. Stevens is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.