What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic position at Quikrete – Cement?
- Competitive wages.
- Opportunities for overtime.
- Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.
- Accurately and promptly diagnose specific problems on mobile equipment.
- Overhaul and rebuild diesel and gasoline engines in accordance with specifications.
- Repair or rebuild transmissions with efficiency.
- Adjust or replace worn out clutches and perform driveline repairs.
- Repair power takeoff units.
- Will repair air conditioners and heaters.
- Perform brake repairs and adjustments on mobile equipment.
- Trouble shoots electrical and hydraulic problems and makes the necessary repairs or replacements and interprets schematics on electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Cut, weld and fabricate when necessary.
- Perform and retain records on preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Perform responsibilities safely and maintain a clean workplace.
- Utilize parts manual and online resources for ordering parts.
- Assists with training co-workers as needed
- Performs general clean-up of work areas
- Follows safety policies and procedures as written
- Reads manuals, uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
- Operates mobile equipment as needed
- Performs other duties as required
- Ability and skills to diagnose and repair mobile equipment including diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, clutches, drivelines, electrical and hydraulic systems, heating and air conditioning systems, power takeoffs, brakes, etc.
- Basic welding skills
- 40 hours per week and overtime on an as needed basis
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language.
- Must be able to read and understand operating manuals for mobile equipment operated.
- Must be able to drive and operate mobile equipment using levers and pedals to operate.
- Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibility.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required
- 3 - 5 years’ experience of maintaining light to heavy mobile equipment, both diesel and gasoline powered, is required
- Trade School or related mechanical / technical certification preferred
- Experience with Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment in Mining – Diesel Mechanic certification preferred
- A friendly and team-oriented work environment, with a supportive management team.
- Hands-on training for our employees and opportunities for advancement.
- A company dedicated to continuous improvement.
- The process is simple. Click on the “apply” button to get started. Good luck!
QUIKRETE® is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce with well-qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, status with regard to public assistance or any other characteristic/status protected by law. QUIKRETE® is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact the QUIKRETE® Recruiting team at accommodationsforhiring@quikrete.com.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $51,320 - $70,552