LUBE TECHNICIAN - BOXLEY

Summit Materials Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the construction industry, where you'll play a vital role in maintaining and lubricating heavy equipment. This position involves hands-on work with mechanical systems, ensuring that machinery operates efficiently and safely. You'll assist skilled mechanics, perform routine maintenance, and contribute to a team dedicated to quality and safety. With opportunities for overtime and a supportive work environment, this is a chance to build a lasting career in a recession-resistant industry. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your skills, apply now to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off / Vacation Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent experience required.
• Valid commercial driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and maintain mechanical equipment and heavy machinery.
• Assist mechanics in repairs and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Lubrication techniques

Heavy equipment maintenance

Mechanical repair

Driving skills

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

5 years related experience

Tools

Wrenches

Pneumatic tools

Cutting torch

Impact tools

Job description

A service person who lubricates the moving parts of wearing surfaces of mechanical equipment. Performs other related duties as required.

BENEFITS

Recession Resistant Industry

Overtime Available

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off / Vacation Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan w/ 100% employer match up to 4% contribution

Medical Insurance - United Health Care

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP - optional)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be able to perform the following duties:

• Lubrication: Oil, air, and fuel filtration, grease points and capacities, inspection techniques to detect abnormal conditions.
• Change oils, greases, filters and refuel equipment. Packs grease cups by hand.
• Assists mechanics in assembling, setting up, adjusting, maintaining and repairing all types of construction equipment.
• Heavy Equipment Parts Familiarization: The Parts Catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of heavy equipment parts.
• Starters, Generators & Voltage Regulators: Assist in the complete overhaul of the various starters, generators and voltage regulators.
• Drive a truck to service equipment, carrying fuel, oils, and greases.
• May use the tools of the trade at and under the direction of a mechanic.
• Heavy Equipment Shop: Assist in the repair and overhaul of the various heavy equipment which will include insofar as is practical, crawler and wheel tractors, crawlers and portable cranes, brooms front end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors – their power plants, transmissions, controls and accessories.
• Heavy Equipment Field: The role of the field mechanic is to make the repairs necessary in the field and perform preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase service life of the equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school education; or up to 5 years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION 

Valid commercial driver’s license of Class B or higher preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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.

Requires the following motions: climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, riding, pushing, pulling, vibrating, twisting, kneeling, walking, standing, lying, rolling, reaching, hammering. Requires lifting of up to 50 pounds. Frequency of lifting depends on repairs being made and item being repaired. Uses tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, hammer, saw, file/rasp, drift pins, pry bar, sledge hammer, hoist, jacks, grinders, paint sprayer, presses, cutting torch, pneumatic wrenches and impact tools, gauges, measuring devices. Overtime work is often required. May be exposed to extremes of hot, cold and wet weather. Requires riding to and from job. In some instances, such as heavy truck mechanic, must have a Commercial Drivers' License and necessary endorsements: heavy straight vehicle (Group B). In vehicles with GVWR of 10,001 to 26,000 GVWR, employee will be required to pass DOT physical substance abuse test along with completing the required driver qualification file paperwork. Must meet the physical requirements set forth in applicable State and Federal regulations governing persons operating heavy motor vehicles. Air brake skills test required for all vehicles that have air brakes. 

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