Ameron Construction Company is seeking experienced shop mechanic who can inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and transportation vehicles including cars; light, medium and heavy trucks; paving and earthmoving equipment. Excellent benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, holiday and company sponsored pension plan.

Essential Functions:

* Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems.

* Safely perform essential functions.

* Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile equipment.

* Communicate with co-workers and equipment operators.

* Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.

* Maintain safe and organized work area.

* Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.

* Regularly work 40-50 hours per week.

Knowledge of:

* Methods, materials, tools and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile equipment.

* Basic computer skills.

* Construction operations.

Ability to:

* Operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.

* Take and follow instructions.

* Learn and follow Company policies.

* Work under indirect supervision.

Qualifications: 

* Valid PA driver's license with acceptable driving record 

* Prefer Class A or B CDL with acceptable driving record.

* Must possess complete set of tools.

* Must be proficient in troubleshooting techniques.

* Must be proficient in hydraulic principles and systems.

* Must be proficient in fundamentals of engines.

* Must be proficient in power and drive train principles.

* Must be proficient in machine electronics.

* Must be proficient in cutting and welding processes.

* Must be proficient in fuel systems.

Education: 

* High school graduate or equivalent.

* Prefer completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school.

Experience: 

* Prefer ten years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician.

* PA Inspection license a plus.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to obtain and maintain a current Medical Examiner's Certificate as stated in 49 CFR 391.43(h)

* Ability to work with fuel and other petroleum products.

* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.

* Ability to work in shop or field environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces and inclement weather conditions.

* Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

* Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.

Concrete Finisher Responsibilities:

• Setting forms that hold the concrete in place.

• Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.

• Directing the casting of the concrete with the truck driver.

• Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.

• Monitoring the effects of the weather on the curing process.

• Applying sealing and hardening components.

• Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is consolidated.

• Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.

• Polishing surface using a power surfacing machine.

• Ability to read grade stakes and make calculations to set forms at proper grade and slope.

Concrete Finisher Requirements:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours.

• Ability to kneel for long periods.

• Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.

• Knowledge of GPS and Slip Form curb machines is not manditory, but is highly regarded

Concrete Laborer Responsibilities:

• Setting forms that hold the concrete in place.

• Cleaning and inspecting surfaces for pouring issues.

• Pouring, smoothing, and leveling concrete using a rake, trowel, float, and screed. This includes handheld tools and power tool versions.

• Applying sealing and hardening components.

• Safely operating power vibrator to ensure the concrete is consolidated.

• Molding and constructing expansion joints using joiners and edging tools.

Concrete Laborer Requirements:

• High school diploma or Equivalent.

• Minimum 2 years work experience as a concrete laborer or mason.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift heavy materials and work long hours.

• Ability to kneel for long periods.

• Knowledge of hand-held and power tools including power vibrators, polishers, cutting saws, and edging tools.

Truck Driver Position

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this role will ensure safety excellence in all that we do.
• Report to the Operations Manager and Foreman
• Understanding and ability to perform the following: 
• Drive Class A,  B vehicles
• Drive Triaxle dump truck
• Understanding of construction production
• Be punctual.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years CDL experience overall.
• Strong work ethic to take direction and work independently with a desire to succeed.
• Ability to work 40 – 50 hours a week including infrequent weekends as needed.
• Skilled in running all types construction equipment is a plus.
• Clean Driver History. Class A CDL.

Compensation:  Competitive wage, benefits, and share in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Heavy Equipment Operator

Ameron Construction Company Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this role will ensure safety and excellence in all that we do.
• Report to the Operations Manager and Foreman

Understanding and ability to perform the following:

• Excavate for utility installation
• Fine grade for black-top, concrete, etc.
• Able to place stone/dirt efficiently
• Check grade
• Read/Off-set grade stakes
• Understanding of compaction
• Be punctual.
• Operate I-Dozer, Excavator, Front end loader (Cat 963) and other equipment (with experience) for successful completion of job.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5-6 years experience overall experience in residential and commercial construction
• Ability to fine grade preferred
• Production oriented
• Strong work ethic to take directions and work independently with a desire to succeed.
• Ability to work 40 – 60 hours a week including weekends as needed.
• Ability to read/interpret plans a plus.
• Skilled in running all types construction equipment is a plus.
• Valid driver license. Class A CDL is a plus.

Compensation:  Competitive wage, benefits, and share in ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

HELP WANTED:  Pipe layers needed with minimum 2 years experience laying sanitary, water line & storm sewer. 

Excellent benefits & wages. Apply Online or in person at Ameron Construction,  2501 N. Atherton St.