Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Position Overview:
Mid-States Materials is seeking Diesel Mechanics at our Big Springs and Edgerton quarries. Seeking dedicated people with the desire to learn and build a career while exceeding the highest quality and safety standards. Diesel Mechanics are responsible for the operational capabilities of heavy machinery and mobile equipment within the field.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment/machinery to ensure proper operating condition
Proper utilization of hand tools, precision instruments, and power tool
Adjust and reassemble equipment
Perform routine maintenance
Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions
Rebuild gas and diesel engines
Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments
Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools
Recondition and replace parts
Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine
Adjust vehicle components according to specifications
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction
Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
Operate crane, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
Other Duties:
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Physical Requirements:
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
Talk
Hear
Stand
Walk
Bend
The employee must regularly lift and/or move 1-50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Close vision
Distance vision
Color vision
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a repair shop environment, and occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Job Requirements and Education:
Over 18 years of age
Eligible to work in the United States
Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical
High school education or GED equivalent
Minimum 1 year related experience/training or equivalent combination of education or experience
The Bettis Companies are Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Background, and credit check, and post-offer drug screenings may be required.
Compensation: Depends on Experience Benefits: 401(k) 4% match Profit sharing eligible after 1st year Health insurance (2 options) HDHP with Health Savings Account ($500 employer funded) PPO Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid time off 3 weeks annually upon hire (pro-rated to date of hire) 4 weeks after 5 years Compensation package: Bonus opportunities Weekly pay
Please apply online https://bettiscompanies.bamboohr.com/careers/46?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D.