Mechanic

Colas Canada; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanic for their Tonawanda facility. This role involves performing maintenance and repairs on a fleet of heavy-duty trucks and equipment, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience with diesel engines, electrical systems, and hydraulic repairs. Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values diversity and supports work-life balance while providing opportunities for career advancement and professional development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Professional education and training

Competitive pay

Outstanding benefits

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• 1-2 years' experience or relevant degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Fabricate parts and assist with field repairs as needed.

Skills

Diesel Engine Repair

Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems Repair

Pneumatic Systems Repair

Welding

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Education

Degree in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technology

1-2 years' experience in related field

Tools

Welding Equipment

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Subsidiary: BARRETT

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Midland provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We strive to provide the traveling public the safest roads while becoming the premier emulsion producer and pavement preservation construction company in the northeast. Midland’s mission has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Midland visit www.midlandasphalt.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Midland, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We are currently looking for a Mechanic for our Tonawanda, NY facility. This position performs fleet maintenance duties by maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment. This includes a full range of repairs and maintenance: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine. Starting rate is $25/hour.

Main Responsibilities

• Road tests, inspects and troubleshoots heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess condition and diagnose repairs
• Tunes, repairs and performs limited overhaul of diesel engines
• Fabricates special parts and up fits new equipment
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds carburetors and fuel injection systems
• Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces, repairs, and rewires electrical systems and components, such as ignitions, signals, lights, and electrical controls, including computer controlled components
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus
• Adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or rebuilds drum and disc braking systems, valves, master cylinders, and pneumatic or other hydraulic controls
• Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components
• Adjusts and/or repairs automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, power-take-off drives, clutches, and related drive train components
• Uses welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or modify equipment
• Assists other technicians with jobs requiring more than one person
• Orders materials and supplies required for maintenance and repair work
• Keeps records of work performed, time and materials used by job
• Performs on-site field repairs to stationary or disabled equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by lead mechanic

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• 1-2 years' experience, or degree in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technology in lieu of experience is preferred
• Ability to work overtime during the summer season
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Travel required

Culture at Midland

• Acknowledge and value diversity
• Collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team environment
• Seek to hire for culture add
• Work-life balance is supported

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail].