• Job Description

  Req#: R0000005629

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  General Summary

  The Field Service Technician is a mechanic responsible for troubleshooting and repairing fleet vehicles (to include pickups, semis, and heavy equipment), water well construction equipment, drilling equipment, and pump installation units. Experienc in Diesel Mechanics, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems is preferred. Travel is required.

  Essential Job Accountabilities

  • Service trucks and equipment to meet the field requirements

  • Operate equipment and tools involved in shop and field repairs

  • Work in a team environment to maintain a coordinated effort aligned with the business needs

  • Troubleshoot and repair various electrical assemblies

  • Rebuild replace or repair drill rigs parts and ancillary equipment

  • Assign priority and process repair work orders

  • Evaluate and recommend all repairs with cost estimates

  • Assist in completion of all repairs

  • Assist in shop fabrication and assembly operations

  • Locate and requisition parts for repairs

  • Understand and implement laws and regulations on transportation and safety

  • Keep shop, equipment and tools in safe operating condition

  • Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting

  • Out of town travel will be required, up to 2 weeks at a time. Travel costs are covered and per diem provided

  Education

  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

  Certification

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, Class B CDL.

  • Must be qualified per the FMCSA to perform annual DOT inspections.

  • Forklift, crane and welding certifications a plus.

  Work Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of experience of travel mechanic experience

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems

  • Ability to work irregular hours and respond to after hours emergency calls as needed

  • Previous drilling experience and knowledge of work industry a plus

  • Strong organizations skills

  Additional Requirements/Skills

  • The 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 occasionally team 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 environment

  • Ability and willingness to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

  About Granite Construction Incorporated

  Granite 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.

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  Notice to Staffing Agencies

  Granite 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.

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