DOT Mechanic

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite's century-old success. We're building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General SummaryThe DOT Mechanic is responsible for performing inspections, maintenance and repairs specifically on vehicles regulated under DOT.Essential Job AccountabilitiesPerform maintenance and inspections on vehicles regulated under the DOTService trucks and equipment to meet DOT requirementsTroubleshoot and repair various electrical assembliesRebuild replace or repair drill rigs parts and ancillary equipmentLocate and requisition parts for repairsUnderstand and implement laws and regulations on transportation and safetyKeep shop, equipment and tools in safe operating conditionMaintain accurate information for payroll reportingRegional travel around South Louisiana and Mississippi; home nightly.EducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceCertificationMust have a valid driver's license class B driver and any endorsements are a plus. Diesel or Automotive Technology certification or equivalent experienceForklift, crane and welding certifications a plus.Work ExperienceMinimum 1 year of experience with DOT or FMCSA regulationsMinimum 1 year diesel experienceKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge and proficiency with DOT inspection standardsTraining or experience in maintaining and inspecting commercial motor vehicles.Ability to work irregular hours and respond to after hours emergency calls as neededPrevious drilling experience and knowledge of work industry a plusStrong organizations skillsAdditional Requirements/SkillsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a small hand tools.The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and crane lift and/or move over 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environmentAbility and willingness to abide by the Company's Code of Conduct on a daily basis About Granite Construction IncorporatedGranite 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 is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing AgenciesGranite 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.

Created: 2026-01-17