Lube Technician (2nd Shift)

Hinkle Contracting; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, seeks a Lube Technician for the 2nd shift in Kentucky. You will diagnose, maintain, repair and service diesel, gasoline and natural gas-powered equipment and vehicles under supervision.

This role emphasizes preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and accurate record keeping. You should be prepared to work weekends and extended hours and possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent; technical schooling preferred but not required.
• Preferred vocational/technical schooling or certification, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, repair and service diesel, gasoline, and natural gas-powered equipment and vehicles.
• Operate tools and perform preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Heavy equipment maintenance

Tool proficiency

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Shop tools

CDL (air brake) certification

Job description

Career Opportunities: Lube Technician (2nd Shift) (530231)

Requisition ID530231-Posted10/28/2026-AMAT-Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, diagnoses, maintains repairs and services a wide variety of diesel, gasoline and natural gas-powered equipment and vehicles; operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools; and performs related duties as assigned. This position is primarily scheduled as a second shift position. This position will report directly to the Preventive Maintenance Coordinator.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Always maintain safe work practices per company and federal policies.
• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services.
• Ability to workday or night shift as needed to perform preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase service life of equipment.
• Heavy equipment parts familiarization including parts catalogs, filters, and oils.
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and public.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion;
• Be able to be trained to operate various makes and models of equipment.
• Perform equipment inspections after completing each job.
• Perform record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms.
• Assist other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions;
• Be able to perform DOT inspections on over the trucks and trailers.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Valid driver’s license
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience (preferred);
• Vocational / Technical School or certification preferred, but not necessary.
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance.
• Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours.
• 2 or more years’experience in diesel truck and heavy equipment preferred but not required
• Must own tools.
• Proficiency in the use of shop tools required and ownership of mechanic set;
• Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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