Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

King Asphalt; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt, Inc. seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our local operations. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance across a range of heavy equipment, including asphalt pavers and milling machines.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of diesel and hydraulic systems experience, is able to diagnose problems, weld and fabricate as needed, and can perform electrical and mechanical adjustments. Drug testing and background checks are part of our process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Proficient in diesel and hydraulic systems.
• Able to perform preventive and corrective maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems; welding and fabricating as needed.
• Adjust and repair electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, and drive train systems.
• Utilize tools and company software (Fleetwatcher) for record keeping and reporting.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and communicate repairs to Shop Foreman.
• Contribute to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

King Asphalt, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our local operations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Includes Asphalt Pavers, Milling Machines, Motor Graders, etc..
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems
• Welding and fabricating
• Ability to perform a variety of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic adjustments and repairs on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy construction equipment
• Ability to diagnose problems and make the appropriate adjustments, repairs, or replacements to electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, drive train, and mechanical systems
• Ability to use a variety of tools including but not limited to personal tools, common shop hand tools, hoist or crane equipment, grinders, welders, power tools, precision mechanic tools
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safe practices and procedures
• Provide updates to Shop Foreman on all repairs and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Complete required record keeping and reporting utilizing company software including Fleetwatcher.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy equipment mechanics - diesel and hydraulics
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to workdays, nights, or weekends as needed
• Must be able to meet company MVR requirements and have a valid driver's license
• Employer conducts drug testing and background check
• Complete other assignments as requested.

King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.