Construction Equipment Mechanic

At Lawrence Companies, we are looking for more than just employees. We are looking for people who have a passion for growing the business. Click here to learn more about Lawrence Companies! Overview : Lawrence Companies, Inc., headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is a 100% employee-owned service-based business with over 375 employees and 125 independent contractors focused on four primary business divisions : Household Goods Moving and Storage, Truckload and Flatbed Freight, Case Dealership, and Truck Bodies. One of the founding members of United Van Lines, Lawrence has been a leader in the moving and storage business for over 80 years and commenced its freight operations in 1994. These operations have grown to over 250 drivers with 1,000 trailers. In all of its business divisions Lawrence has developed an outstanding reputation for speed, reliability, quality of service, and best value. Success at Lawrence is due to the relationships built with clients, results driven performance, and open lines of communication. The company offers an enthusiastic, passionate, value-driven, team-oriented culture. Position Summary : Construction Equipment Mechanic coordinates and collaborates daily with customers and employees to achieve results. Primary areas of responsibility include : Perform mechanic duties adhering to areas of service, quality, safety, and overall effectiveness related to Key Performance Indicators. This includes ownership for downtime and accountability for timely availability of the equipment. Adhere to performance and safety standards in all areas of the shop. Enhance service department and organization's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Reporting Structure Construction Equipment Mechanic will report directly to the Shop Supervisor. This person is also expected to interface with other management, including the leaders of the different business divisions. Essential Functions & Major Accountabilities Previous demonstration of successful mechanic experience. Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. Gas, stick welding, fabrication, and torch use. Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes. Communicate effectively with manager, colleagues, and clients. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Troubleshooting via determining causes of operating errors and appropriate solutions. Mentorship of other technicians