Shop Mechanic

Location: Rapid City, SD

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Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Performs repairs, maintenance, and service on electric, diesel, and gasoline company vehicles and equipment. Maintains accurate maintenance records and performs DOT inspections.

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 diagnose 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, and verify repairs made according to manufacturer’s specifications
• Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary to ensure accurate operation of equipment
• Inspect, Troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and make adjustments
• Clean, lubricate and perform preventative maintenance work on equipment and assets according to manufacture recommended intervals. 
• Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or drawings
• Maintain clean tools and working area
• Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation

Education

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

Skills

• 2 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
• Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• 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 the Company
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, and work around heavy machinery and mobile construction equipment
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and walking across uneven terrain
•  Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.

If you require an accommodation for the application process, please call 973-290-9082 or email ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.