Heavy Equipment/Diesel Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

All Braen Stone Locations

Overtime Status: Non- Exempt

Braen Stone Industries, the leading supplier of construction materials including stone, sand, asphalt, septic materials, recycled materials and agricultural limestone, is currently seeking an Equipment Mechanic to join our team.

We are a safety minded company and expect the successful candidate to be as well. This position is hourly, non-exempt from overtime. Overtime is paid after 8 hours are worked each day. Hours of work will vary. After a probationary period of sixty (60) days, the employee will be required to join Local #472. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits are provided through Local #472 after union waiting period is satisfied.

Expectations/ Responsibilities for the Mechanic position include, but are not limited to:

• Be able to perform preventative maintenance on Company equipment (Trucks, Tri-Axle trucks, forklifts, and Caterpillar and Komatsu heavy equipment)
• Possess their own tools
• Have knowledge of modern technology (electronics) used in vehicles and heavy equipment
• Proven knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Clean driving record

Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Must be safety minded

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position requiring travel to all Braen Stone locations
• Period exposure to high levels of noise, dust and grease
• Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 6am to 4pm; Saturday work will also be required dependent on the demand of the business. Overtime is paid after eight (8) hours are worked daily

Physical Demands:

• Perform all job-related functions with clear understanding of relative physical demands
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Standing for long periods of time, bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping, crouch/crawl
• Ability to distinguish and recognize the difference of sounds
• Repetitive lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects
• Be physically active for long periods with ability to balance or stay upright in an unstable position

Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.

Pay: $27.65 - $30.65/hour

Sign-On Bonus

Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!

• Vacation days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
• Braen Gear…who doesn’t love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket?
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• A blowout of a Christmas Party
• Safety Program- Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes
• Matching Gift program

This position may be subjected to seasonal layoffs. This is considered a safety- sensitive position subjected to the Company’s Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy.

Explore Our Hiring Process

You’re sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here’s a glimpse at our hiring process.

• Apply- We won’t know you’re interested if you don’t apply!
• Interview- Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you’ll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too!
• Offer Letter- Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it’s a Yes!
• Background Check- Standard background check…nothing to be afraid of
• Physical and Drug/Alcohol Screen- We are proud to be a drug-free workplace

Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, physicals and background checks on all job candidates.