Entry-Level Mechanic

This position will rotate the different departments within the Shops to get experiential assignments/exposure to all aspects of the department, with an assigned mentor for each rotation.

PM Team
• Learn best practices for safe & efficient heavy equipment maintenance while working with lead PM technicians
• Perform/assist with fluid & filter changes
• Sample fluids and analyze results
• Truck
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient medium & heavy truck repair and preventative maintenance
  • Perform/assist with safety inspections; learn DOT and State Inspection requirements
  • Perform/assist with repairs to maintain truck uptime, e.g. tires, brakes, air suspension, component changes, etc.
• Field (Paving & Dirt)
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient heavy equipment repair in a field operation
  • Perform/assist lead mechanic with field repairs, e.g. undercarriage, G.E.T, teardown & assembly, etc.
  • Field equipment includes dozers, excavators, articulated haulers, track & wheel loaders, pavers, rollers, support vehicles, etc
• Welding
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient maintenance welding repairs
  • Assist lead welder with cutting, torching, fabricating, etc.
  • Gain basic knowledge & experience with stick and wire welding & torch cutting
• Winter Rebuilds
  • Learn best practices for safe & efficient repair & rebuild of paving equipment during winter
  • Assist lead mechanic with cleaning, teardown, inspection, and parts ordering
  • o Assist with re-assembly of paver wear item

Note: Some modules may run concurrent, e.g. welding, winter rebuild, and truck repair all occur in a shop setting

Additional Training:

• AM Shops review (how we conduct business in our shops (how to order parts, supplies)
• Time Sheets
• Safety Courses
• AMU/CATU Courses (Hydraulic/Electrical, Undercarriage, etc.)
• OEM Training for Electronic Tooling programs (CAT SIS, Volvo Prosis, Cummins Insite, Paccar Davie, etc.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience & education/Certificate:

• 1-2 years of experience in construction a plus
• GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Trade school a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Must be able to work well independently or within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notice to External, Third Party, Agency Recruiting Firms:
Allan Myers maintains a preferred vendor list and does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies not under contract. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement and prior written authorization from our Talent Acquisition team will be deemed the property of Allan Myers. We reserve the right to engage with such candidates (contact, interview and hire) without financial obligation. No other employee is authorized to approve resume submissions or bind Allan Myers to any fee arrangement.