Mobile Equipment Mechanic Level B

8311 IMERYS FILTRATION MINERALS, Inc.; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a skilled technician to service and repair heavy and light mobile equipment. The role requires diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, handling refrigerants, and maintaining safety while performing repairs in a plant environment.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires a valid CDL and multiple certifications from industry programs. Applicants must meet safety and attendance standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years of independent mobile equipment service and repair.
• Verifiable CDL license.
• Completion of training certificates; verifiable.
• Verifiable certifications for automotive/OTR electronics diagnostics.
• Other certifications deemed appropriate by management.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair hydraulics, drivetrains, engines and electrical systems on heavy and light mobile equipment.
• Handle and service regulated refrigerants for A/C systems on equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose and report defects; ensure repairs under supervision.
• Operate plant mobile equipment and use hand tools; replace parts as needed.
• Maintain clean work area and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

Mobile equipment service

CDL license

Diagnostics knowledge

Safety focused

Education

ASE Master Diesel

John Deere Certification

Cat Think BIG

Cat Technicians World

Trade certification or high school

Job description

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Services and repairs hydraulics, drivetrains, engines, and electrical systems on Heavy Duty and Light Duty mobile equipment.
• Certified to properly handle and administer regulated refrigerants for A/C systems on equipment.
• Completes workplace inspection at the beginning of each shift.
• Diagnoses and correct problems, makes adjustments and repairs on vehicles.
• Changes and repairs tires.
• Lubricates mobile equipment.
• Changes oil, fuel, air filters as needed during service of machines.
• Notifies supervisor of any difficulty interfering with completion of assigned jobs.
• Adherence to company attendance and safety protocols.
• Drives and operates plant mobile equipment, Fork lifts, bobcats, pickup trucks, boom lifts and other mobile equipment.
• Use of hand power hand tools, drills, impact wrenches.
• Knowledge and capability to use arc, wire feed welders, torches etc.
• Cleans work area after work is complete.
• Uses proper rigging, gear and procedure to move equipment.
• Inspects equipment and reports defective parts.
• Dismantles equipment, cleans, replaces or repairs parts.
• Rebuilds or reassembles and reinstalls units.

Job Qualifications:

• Required - Verifiable 5 years of experience performing independent mobile equipment service and repair.
• Valid driver’s license CDL operators.
• Must have Completion of training Certificates.
• Training certificates must be Verifiable from the source of training.
• Verifiable certificate of specialized Automotive / OTR equipment for electronic systems Diagnostics.
• Other verifiable certifications deemed appropriate by management.
• Safe driving record.
• Meet requirements of the job evaluation.
• Preferred - Enrolled or completion of the Cat Think BIG Program or equivalent.
• Preferred - Enrolled or completion of the Cat Technicians for the World Program.
• Preferred - ASE Master Diesel Mechanics Certification.
• Valued - John Deere Technician Certification.

Hourly Rate: $39.49

Position TypeFull time and Permanent

IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

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