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This role demands proficiency in operating industry-specific machinery while ensuring all assigned tasks are completed accurately and within specified timelines.\nWhitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nIncluding but not limited to the list below\nDiagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues in heavy equipment.\nMaintain and rebuild diverse construction machinery.\nDismantle and reassemble equipment using specialized tools.\nAssess parts for wear and damage.\nRepair or replace major components within engines, transmissions, steering, etc.\nConduct repairs within cooling, braking, steering, electrical, and hydraulic systems.\nTest overhauled equipment to ensure optimal functionality.\nUtilize welding, brazing, and fabricating techniques for equipment modification or repair.\nDocument work orders, warranty information, and maintain accurate time sheets.\nContinuously learn and improve technical skills through training sessions.\nSkills and Qualifications:\nHigh School Diploma or GED; vocational training preferred.\nMinimum 5 years' experience as a heavy equipment mechanic or equivalent.\nClass A or Class B CDL and valid Medical Card per DOT standards are required.\nAbility to manage personal tools and parts inventory.\nProficiency in safely operating and diagnosing various equipment.\nStrong comprehension of technical manuals, schematics, and drawings.\nDetail-oriented with excellent communication skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft products, smartphones, and iPads.\nProficiency in Web based parts catalogs and ordering\nEagerness to learn and a strong sense of responsibility.\nAbility to work independently with minimal supervision.\nTeam player and Safety cutler minded in daily work activities \nProficient in operation and application of mobile mechanic truck crane\nFamiliar with work practices in rigging application with mechanic truck operations. \nPhysical 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disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.\nWhitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.\nWomen and minorities are encouraged to apply.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4206,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"high_school","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Generous 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