Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Polycor; Elberton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Polycor is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic for our Elberton, GA quarry to inspect, maintain and repair vehicles and equipment critical to production. Experience with heavy equipment such as excavators and loaders is required.

This full-time role offers hands-on work in a safety-focused environment, contributing to the extraction and processing of natural stone used in iconic buildings across North America. The position features an hourly wage of 30–35 USD and competitive benefits for permanent

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of heavy equipment duty experience.
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and to kneel/bend.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspections, tire replacement, lubrication, electrical repairs, and cooling system maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and brake system issues on heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on heavy equipment, buckets, attachments, and other metal components as required.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Test and inspect equipment after repairs to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Welding

Electrical repairs

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Collaboration

Education

Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $30 USD to $35 USD

Description

Polycor Group has an immediate opening for a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic at our Quarry in Elberton, GA.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and equipment critical to supporting our production operations. Experience with heavy equipment, including excavators and loaders, is required.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in keeping our operations running efficiently and safely while contributing to the extraction and production of natural stone used in some of the world's most iconic buildings, monuments, and landmarks.

At Polycor, your work has a tangible impact. The stone produced by our teams helps shape projects that leave a lasting mark on communities across North America and around the world. Join a team of dedicated professionals and take pride in contributing to a legacy built to stand the test of time.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, including inspections, tire replacement, lubrication, electrical repairs, and cooling system maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and brake system issues on heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on heavy equipment, buckets, attachments, and other metal components as required.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Test and inspect equipment after repairs to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to minimize equipment downtime.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the maintenance and operations teams.

Profil:

• Demonstrate professionalism with co-workers
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Accountability and dependability
• Come to work as scheduled and on time
• Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination

Requirements:

• Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate would be preferred
• 2-3 years of Heavy Equipment Duty Experience
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Successful completion of a background check and drug test.
• Abilities to work in an indoor and outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and work sites will have uneven and inconsistent work surfaces Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Kneeling and bending is required

Working Conditions

• Employment status: Permanent / Full-time.
• Hourly rate: $30 to $35, depending on work experience.

Our comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement – 401k matching, and other benefit offerings are industry leading.

About Polycor

Polycor is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 900 people in Canada and the United States. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects. For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram .

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Polycor Stone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Polycor”). This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all other policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This Policy applies to all persons at Polycor, including all directors, executives, managers and other employees of Polycor as well as individuals in an employment-type relationship with Polycor. All persons involved in Polycor’s operations are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory conduct. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee violating this policy.

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Polycor will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause an undue hardship. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to an employee’s religious beliefs so long as doing so does not constitute an undue hardship. If you need accommodation, please provide a written description of your situation and your needs to Human Resources at [e-mail] and someone will contact you to discuss your request.

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