Twehous Excavating Company Inc Compensation and Benefit Offerings:
- Pay is commensurate with education and experience
- Health, Dental, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Company Match
- Potential for Advancement
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, including but not limited to, diesel and gasoline engines, electrical systems, air brakes, hydraulic brakes, hydraulic systems, automatic transmissions and clutches, suspension systems and computer control systems.
- Perform welding repairs and fabrication to various types of equipment
- Perform engine tune-ups
- Repair/replace tires
- Record materials used and time spent on repairs
- Overhaul engines, both diesel and gasoline, to required specifications
- Use shop tools and testing or diagnostic equipment safely and efficiently
- Perform routine servicing and make minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment
- Fabricate, install, and repair various mechanical devices
- Use hand and power-driven tools and equipment such as grinders, hammers, sanders, drill presses, lathes, testing and welding equipment, and other mechanical shop tools and equipment
- Safely use a welder and cutting torch
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Skills and Specifications:
- High School Degree (preferred)
- 2-5 years of experience as a mechanic or mechanic’s helper OR a technical university degree or certificate
- Basic or advanced math skills
- General knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment
- Ability to work with different construction equipment/tools
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to effectively communicate with crew, contractors and Job Superintendent(s)
- Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal
- Possess necessary communication skills in both written and verbal forms
- Must be punctual, have a strong work ethic, and maintain a good attendance record
- Must be able to work as a team on all projects
Position Requirements:
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen
- Must be able to pass a drug screen
- Consent to authorization of a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record request
- Class A CDL is preferred but not required
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, as needed
- Willingness to travel/work out of town
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements to successfully perform the job functions related to this position are:
- Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders
- Pushing/Pulling
- Twisting/Bending
- Sitting/Standing/Balancing
- Operate machine controls
- Simple/Firm grasping
- Ability to carry up to 75 pounds
- Ability to lift/lower up to 75 pounds
- Squatting/Stooping/Crouching
- Kneeling/Crawling
Twehous Excavating will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.