Diesel Mechanic - HRI Inc. - State College, PA 1

Colas USA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction, seeks an experienced Mechanic for their State College shop. The role involves working on heavy equipment and requires strong mechanical proficiency and diagnostic skills. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment.

Benefits

Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options

Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Service Truck will be provided

Sign on Bonus of $1,000 after 90 days

Qualifications

• Previous experience with diesel equipment/trucks preferred.
• Knowledge of diagnostic software and strong mechanical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Reads job orders and plans work procedures.
• Installs new ignition systems and changes or recharges batteries.
• Completes maintenance for trucks and ensures inspection requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of diagnostic software

Strong mechanical proficiency

Troubleshooting skills

Previous experience with diesel equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Valid drivers’ license with a clean driving history

Job description

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Company: HRI

Location: State College

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Seasonal

HRI, Inc., a Colas USA subsidiary, operates primarily in, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Today, HRI, is a diversified construction company with expertise in highways, airports, water, sewer, treatment plants, bridges, and paving. HRI also has six asphalt plants. Our company benefits from being part of a much larger organization while still maintaining local control over our activities and preserving close ties to the communities we serve. To learn more about HRI visit www.hriinc.com/ .

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com .

Job Summary

HRI, Inc., a leader in heavy civil construction since 1947, has an opening for an experienced and energetic Mechanic in our State College shop . The qualified candidates will have experience working on heavy equipment. Applicant must be able to work varying shifts and long hours dependent on market demands.

Main Responsibilities

• Reads job order and observes equipment in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
• Installs new ignition systems, aligns front wheels, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives or operates repaired truck or equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Completes all standard maintenance on trucks and equipment and ensures state inspection requirements are met for trucks
• Other duties may be assigned

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Valid drivers’ license with the ability to maintain a clean driving history

Skills

• Previous experience and knowledge with diesel equipment/trucks and/or related field preferred
• Knowledge of diagnostic software and equipment
• Strong mechanical proficiency and troubleshooting skills including knowledge of diesel engine and components

Physical Requirements

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by Company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance, use hands to move and manipulate objects, and communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise, all outdoor weather conditions, dust, fuel, oil, other chemicals, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Abides to company safety and drug/alcohol testing requirements

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Service Truck will be provided
• Sign on Bonus of $1,000 will be awarded to all hired candidates after 90 days of employment!

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying.
• complete any part of the application process.
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applyi.

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