Kiewit · 12 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Intern - RPL
Rayville, LA
Internship
Onsite
InternKiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. They are seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Intern to plan, install, test, and repair construction equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and the company's Preventative Maintenance Program.
Building MaterialConstructionIndustrial EngineeringMiningOil and GasTransportation
Responsibilities
Read and understand plans and specifications, which includes the Operator's Manuals for equipment repair
Use appropriate hand and power tools to repair, replace or perform maintenance on equipment
Receive equipment assigned to the job and document the condition; set this equipment up on a regular service and inspection schedules
Organize a library of reference material, equipment files, and backlog schedules
Evaluate a timetable to assure certifications such as for cranes and commercial vehicles
Assist equipment operators in effectively using the Daily Walkaround Report
Assist the project with the generation of an accurate Equipment Locator
Assure the efficient, clean and safe fueling and oiling of equipment
Assure that equipment leaving the job is Job-ready for the next assignment
Document with the Off-Hire Report
Qualification
Required
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area
Must possess working knowledge skills and abilities for position
Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision
Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently
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 required tools
May require DL
Company
Kiewit
At Kiewit, the projects we deliver make a difference, and we offer opportunities for you to make one, too.
Founded in 1884
10001+ employees
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