Mechanic

CRH; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth potential

Job summary

CRH is seeking a skilled automotive/mechanical technician to repair and maintain heavy equipment and trucks at a radiologically controlled site. You will troubleshoot, dismantle, replace parts, and perform preventative maintenance to keep dozers, excavators, and support vehicles running safely.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and at least 5 years of heavy equipment experience. DOE/HAZWOPER readiness and strong teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Ability to work well in a team or one-on-one.
• Proficient in basic math for measurements and parts inventory.
• DOE Rad Worker II qualification and 40 Hr OSHA HAZWOPER readiness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Dismantles devices to access defective parts using hoists and tools.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules and services vehicles.
• Orders parts, manages invoices, and uses computer for job functions.
• Installs parts and tests equipment performance after repairs.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Repairs and maintains construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Orders parts and supplies. Maintains purchase orders and invoices. Operates computer for job functions.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5 years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including mechanical maintenance experience working with a variety of equipment, especially heavy duty construction equipment such as (Komatsu and CAT) dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, light duty support vehicles, and other small engine equipment.

Work Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.
• Ability to qualify as a DOE Rad Worker II and complete qualification as a 40 Hr OSHA HAZWOPER Worker.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment HAZWOPER physical.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Physical Requirements

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.

GRIP - with at least 75 lbs. of force

CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment

HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

FLEXIBILITY- awkward reaches

BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.

VISION- 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a radiological contaminated area. Must have the ability to wear and work in different types of personal protective equipment (half-face, full-face respirators, tyvek, gloves, etc). Most of the work is performed in the field, so one must be able to follow the Radiological program the site mandates. This position is a Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 5:00 pm 10 hour shifts with little or no overtime.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and 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
• An inclusive 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.

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative 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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