Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Arcosa LW, LLC; Streetman (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Annual performance increases

401k with employer matching

Room for growth and career advancement

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid Short Term Disability

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

MSHA/OSHA training provided

Job summary

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic for its Streetman, TX plant. You will perform maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment used in construction/mining, while ensuring safety and compliance with MSHA guidelines.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions and coordinating with operations to minimize downtime. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanic, preferably heavy equipment in construction or mining.
• Proficient in general maintenance, lubrication, welding, hydraulics, drive trains and diagnostics.
• Able to work outdoors in varied conditions (cold, heat, dust).
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and climb stairs/structures as needed.
• MSHA certification (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and using testing instruments.
• Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of failures and repairs.
• Perform welding and minor body work as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Attend safety meetings and trainings.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Lubrication

Hydraulics

Drive trains

Welding

MSHA certification

Reading manuals

Tools

Welding equipment

Hydraulic testing tools

Job description

Join Arcosa Aggregates, a company with LOADS of opportunity and stability. Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our commitment to building a better world through the foundations of roads, bridges, and buildings in our communities across the United States.

We are currently seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic for our Streetman, TX plant.

What You Will Get:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Paid Life insurance
• Paid Short Term Disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• MSHA/OSHA training provided

What You Will Do:

• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Assist operators with preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment by inspecting and testing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components.
• Control downtime by informing operators of daily preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Keep accurate and detailed records of equipment failures and repairs.
• Some welding, perform minor body work.
• Observe all operation policies and procedures.
• Report potentially unsafe conditions.
• Ensure that safety, health and environmental legal and company standards are complied with, emphasizing safety as a top priority.
• Purchase and pick up parts.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
• Attend scheduled departmental and safety meetings.
• Comply with strict safety procedures, following all MSHA guidelines.
• Actively promote and observe safety and security procedures and use equipment and materials properly.
• Demonstrate initiative, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrate aptitude to acquire additional skills.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees.
• Actively helps and trains others.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required and lift weights up to 60 pounds.
• Mechanic experience, preferably heavy equipment mechanics in construction or mining environment.
• Proficient skills in General Maintenance, Lubrication, Welding, Hydraulics, Drive Trains and Diagnostics.
• The ability to work in a varied outdoor environment (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy).
• Ability to set priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities.
• Problem solving skills; exercises good judgment in determining best method and procedure to be followed.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime hours.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Welding experience.
• MSHA certification (we will train).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as manuals and labels.
• Ability to fill out all paperwork associated with job.

Working Conditions and Physical Environment:

While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty. Regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent use of hands and arms. Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75lbs. Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs or ladders.

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

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