Heavy Equipment Mechanic

KPRS Construction; Somerville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with match

Weekly pay

10 Paid Holidays

1 paid personal day

Life insurance

Sickness and Accident plan

Cross training bonus

Job summary

Koppers Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair and maintain heavy equipment across our facilities. You will diagnose, inspect, and improve equipment performance while working safely in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires troubleshooting, schematic reading, and strong problem-solving abilities. Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft applications is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical degree in related field, or related experience
• 5+ years of technical field-related experience specific to heavy equipment and related certifications
• 3+ years training employees in mobile heavy equipment preferred
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Computer literate: Microsoft Applications and CMMS software
• Strong manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the procurement/supply chain process

Responsibilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Schematic Reading Proficiency
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Operate CMMS system for work order management, scheduling, and inventory
• Assist in maintaining parts stocking levels to ensure proper parts are on hand

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Schematic reading

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

CMMS

Education

Associate’s degree or technical degree

5+ years heavy equipment experience

Experience training employees

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Applications

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the repair and maintenance of stationery and mobile equipment throughout the facility. Their technical acumen will be key in trouble shooting, diagnosing, inspecting, repairing, and enhancing the equipment's performance, contributing significantly to the facilities’ success. The position requires the individual to work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment including testing, diagnosis, hydraulic, brakes, electrical systems and modules, drive trains and axle/hub repairs. Ability to work alone and in a team environment operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, test equipment. Able to work safely and follow company rules and procedures.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Schematic Reading Proficiency
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Operate CMMS system for work order management, scheduling, and inventory
• Assist in maintaining parts stocking levels to ensure proper parts are on hand

Requirements & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical degree in related field, or related experience
• 5+ years of technical field-related experience specific to heavy equipment and related certifications
• 3+ years training employees in mobile heavy equipment preferred
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Computer literate: Microsoft Applications and CMMS software
• Strong manufacturing knowledge and understanding of the procurement/supply chain process

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays
• 1 paid personal day
• Health, Dental, prescription drug and Vision Insurance
• 401k plan including up to a 3% employer match based on contribution selection
• Life insurance
• Sickness and Accident plan
• Voluntary Cross Training Bonus
• Weekly pay

Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.

Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds. Its products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. With more than 1,800 employees, it serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe. Koppers is also firmly committed to advancing a Zero Harm culture that places the care and protection of its people, environment and communities above all else. This focused approach empowers employees to ensure safe operations through a heightened awareness of process safety, product safety, environmental stewardship and security. Koppers was established in December 1988 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and became a publicly-traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2006.

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