Mechanic - Elko, NV

Staker Parson Materials & Construction; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Internal promotion

Job summary

Staker Parson Materials & Construction is seeking an experienced heavy equipment mechanic to repair and maintain construction machinery including trucks, bulldozers, excavators, and related equipment. You will troubleshoot issues, perform preventive maintenance, and service hydraulic and electrical systems.

The role requires a strong background in heavy equipment and a valid driver’s license, with an emphasis on safety and efficiency in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5 years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including maintenance on heavy duty construction equipment such as dozers, excavators, water trucks, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots problems and makes repairs.
• Dismantles devices to access defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment and vehicles on a company-wide basis.
• Performs preventative maintenance, oil changes, greasing, and fluid changes.
• Repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Electrical systems repair

Hydraulic systems repair

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

5 years experience as skilled automotive mechanic

Tools

Database software

Job description

Repairs or replaces defective parts.

Job ID: 529308

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

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

• 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

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.

This position is an eight hour shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional 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 l arge 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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.