Heavy Equipment Mechanic Journeyman
Kiewit - Jacksonville, FL
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Kiewit is one of North Americau2019s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees. Position Summary Plan and safely execute preventive maintenance and repairs all types of construction equipment in accordance with all applicable manuals, specifications, codes and industry standards. Assure that all construction equipment works efficiently, safely and is in compliance with the company Preventative Maintenance Program. Experience Level Skilled Primary Responsibilities and Duties u2022 Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals and applicable technical bulletins. u2022 Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment u2022 Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules u2022 Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules u2022 Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles u2022 Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report u2022 Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator u2022 Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment u2022 Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment u2022 Document with the Off-Hire Report. Qualifications u2022 May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. u2022 Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position. u2022 Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision. u2022 Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools Requirements + The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl + Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions + Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required + May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds + Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment + May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site + Must have current CDL with Tanker/Hazmat Endorsements + Must have required tools + May require U.S. Driver License + Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required + Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Company: Kiewit_Craft
Created: 2026-01-30