Senior Mechanic

Arcosa Inc.; Livingston (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Health insurance

401k program with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

MSHA training provided

Job summary

Arcosa Inc. is looking for an Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for their Livingston, Alabama plant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and ensuring equipment performance. You will work in varied outdoor environments and must have extensive knowledge of heavy equipment along with strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive hourly pay, health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and more, making this a promising opportunity for growth and stability in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment – preferred.
• Valid Driver License required.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and climb as required.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement.
• Identify mechanical problems visually and with diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Maintain strong communications with supervisors and plant employees.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment and repair

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with computer diagnostic equipment and software

Team-based attitude

Job description

Join Arcosa Lightweight, a company with loads of opportunity and stability. Arcosa Lightweight 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 an Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Livingston, Alabama plant.

What You Will Get

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid weekly
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• MSHA training provided

What You Will Do

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Identify mechanical problems visually and/or with computer diagnostic equipment
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on heavy equipment in a mining environment to ensure effective performance.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement parts for heavy mobile equipment.
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinate with plant or maintenance managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines to complete in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with product or plant manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Perform preventative maintenance or make repairs on rolling stock and heavy equipment (e.g., oil changes, clean‑out).
• Perform repairs such as remove and install motors, spring and brake work, general repairs.
• Perform daily pre‑shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintain strong communications with supervisors, drivers, and plant employees.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, team‑based attitude
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• Ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of heavy equipment and repair.
• Proficiency with related computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Valid Driver License required
• 4 to 5 years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment – preferred

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. 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.