Senior Mechanic

Arcosa, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual raises

401k match

Growth opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid vacation & sick time

11 holidays

MSHA training

Job summary

Arcosa Lightweight is seeking an Experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Livingston, Alabama plant. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing heavy equipment in a mining setting and promoting safety and reliability across operations.

The position requires 4–5 years of mining equipment experience, proficiency with diagnostic tools, and a strong problem-solving mindset. Expect competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment and repair.
• Proficient with computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Driver License required.
• 4 to 5 years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment - preferred.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Ability to diagnose breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement.
• Comply with safety rules, procedures and regulations.
• Identify mechanical problems visually and/or with diagnostic equipment.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on heavy equipment in a mining environment.
• Record damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Order and install replacement parts for heavy equipment.
• Identify causes of unexpected breakdowns and repair quickly.
• Perform preventative maintenance on rolling stock and heavy equipment.
• Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance.
• Maintain shop areas, inventories, and supplies.
• Communicate with supervisors and team members.

Skills

Heavy equipment knowledge

Computer diagnostic equipment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Valid Driver License

Mining equipment experience

Team communication

Tools

Diagnostic software

Diagnostic equipment

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
• 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 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.
• Identifies mechanical problems visually and/or with computer diagnostic equipment
• Oils and lubricate moving parts on heavy equipment in a mining environment to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installation replacement parts for heavy mobile equipment.
• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with plant or maintenance managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines to complete in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with product or plant manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to diagnose breakdowns
• Performs preventative maintenance or makes repairs on rolling stock and heavy equipment (e.g., Oil changes, clean-out)
• Able to perform repairs like remove and install motors, spring and brake work, general repairs
• Be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Sound problem solving skills
• Be able to communicate with your supervisors, drivers and to function as a team member
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance
• Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

What You Will Need:

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of heavy equipment and repair.
• Proficient 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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