What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Mechanic position at CRH?
Job ID: 518997
Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!
Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
This skilled position involves maintenance of all company equipment.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as trucks, trailers, cranes, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, bulldozers, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.
- Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
- Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
- Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
- Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
- Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Thorough mechanical knowledge of equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
- Minimum of 2 year's experience mechanical/PM maintenance of construction and off highway equipment.
- CDL Class B with Airbrake, Tanker and Hazmat endorsements.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA, MSHA and state agencies. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, welding helmet, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, respirator, air monitor and reflective safety vest.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus, and drive a vehicle.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Continuous Frequently Occasionally NotApplicable
Bend X
Kneel X
Squat X
Climb X
Stand X
Walk X
Sit X
Reach X
Drive X
Fine motor X
Repetitive Motion X
Right X
Left X
This position requires an employee to lift:
Continuous Frequently Occasionally NotApplicable
0 – 10 lbs X
10 – 25 lbs X
25 – 50 lbs X
50 – 100 lbs X
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and heat. The employee frequently works outside and has exposure to some vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a first shift days position. Some Saturday work will be required at certain points.
Continuous Frequently Occasionally Not Applicable
Hot Weather X
Cold Weather X
Wet Weather X
Exposed to Noise X
Exposed to High Heat X
Moving Equipment X
Working with Others X
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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