AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC - PRYOR, OK

****SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*****

Kemp Quarries Inc., a privately-owned group of companies, is a leading producer and supplier of construction aggregates, consisting primarily of crushed stone, sand and gravel spanning NE Oklahoma, SW Missouri and NW Arkansas.

Mechanic Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine cars, and light duty trucks based on driver requests or concerns
• Perform basic scheduled maintenance, including changing motor oil, rotating tires, and checking fluid levels
• Repair or replace worn parts and systems, such as spark plugs, wheel bearings, brake pads, fuel systems, and sensors
• Follow checklists to ensure thorough examination of all parts and systems
• Identify mechanical and electrical problems with both manual and computerized diagnostic equipment
• Perform repairs thoroughly and accurately
• Ability to keep work area clean and orderly
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction

Mechanic Requirements and Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Completion of a postsecondary program in automotive service technology a plus
• ASE certification preferred
• Experience with electronic systems maintenance and repair
• Basic computer skills required
• Strong communication skills
• Physical strength and stamina, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must possess own tools. Company to provide specialty tools.
• A/C certification is preferred
• Experience with alternative fuels or willingness to obtain certification a plus

Physical Demands
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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The Benefits to You

• A culture that values and provides loyalty and commitment
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and short term disability programs
• 401(K) with company match
• Vacation and holidays