Heavy Equipment Mechanic

GCC; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

GCC is seeking a safety-focused Mechanical Repairperson with hands-on experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, diesel and gasoline engines, and hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to perform engine overhauls, welding, fabrication, and structural repairs.

You will work under a truck shop supervisor performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, assist the mechanical

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mobile/heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Experience maintaining diesel and gasoline engines.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Basic computer skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Dismantle equipment and overhaul engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot to determine repairs; order parts.
• Maintain safety policies and daily housekeeping; ensure safe working environment.
• Collaborate with mechanics to minimize downtime and ensure equipment readiness.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Engine overhauls

Welding

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or vo-tech certification in diesel or automotive repair

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a safety-focused Mechanical Repairperson with hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy mobile equipment, diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery. Will need to have at least 3 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, and the ability to perform engine overhauls, welding, fabrication, and structural repairs. This individual thrives in a team environment, takes pride in delivering quality work, follows strict safety standards, and is committed to keeping equipment operating reliably to support plant production. Trade school training in diesel or automotive repair is preferred, along with basic computer skills and a continuous improvement mindset.

What you will do:

Under the supervision of truck shop supervisor, performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on all motorized equipment and vehicles. This position will also assist the mechanical maintenance group with plant maintenance as required.

• Interpret shop manuals and troubleshooting guides.
• Inspect equipment reported to be out of order to determine the extent of repair required.
• Operate automotive and heavy machinery diagnostic equipment.
• Dismantle equipment as necessary to correct the unit failure, assemble and adjust, i.e. overhaul engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc.
• Requisition parts and supplies needed for the job.
• Operate to field test light and heavy equipment.
• Steam clean and lubricate vehicles.
• Do complete tune-ups on all gasoline engines.
• Welding and structural repair on large units.
• Document repairs and lubrication performed.
• Keep work areas clean and wash out work bays.
• Work with other mechanics to ensure timely recovery and return of equipment to the ready line.
• Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.
• Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/Tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
• Ensure quality of work performed, participate in continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.

Experience and abilities you will need:

• High school diploma or GED
• Trade school or vo-tech certification with an emphasis on troubleshooting and overhauling diesel and gasoline engines.
• 3+ years of experience as a mobile or heavy equipment mechanic
• 3+ years machinery and heavy equipment maintenance experience
• Basic welding skills
• Basic fabrication and layout skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• SAP experience preferred, but not required

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.