Diesel/Mobile Mechanic (Day Shift) | Poteet & Kerrville, TX
Description
Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!
- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
- Annual Pay Increases
- PTO Available as of DAY ONE
- Opportunities to grow with company
- Guaranteed to be home every day
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
Position Summary
Under the immediate direction of the Plant Manager. The Mobile Mechanic is responsible for performing mechanical repairs on diesel powered equipment to include trouble shooting and repairs of heavy equipment, rebuilds, removal and installation of mechanical parts, and preventative maintenance on all types of diesel powered equipment. Lubricate and change oils and filters as needed.
This is a DAY SHIFT position and will require travel between Poteet, TX and Kerrville, TX.
Requirements
- Observes and listens to mining equipment in operation to determine malfunctions
- Reads manuals and uses hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power train systems, brakes, hydraulics, and air conditioning systems
- Replaces ground engaging tools and other wear items as required
- Ability to weld and fabricate
- Performs data entry on all services performed with the use of a laptop computer
- Operates mobile equipment as needed
- Delivers technical advice to mobile equipment operators
- Maintains parts inventory and orders supplies as needed
- Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain repairs
- May make service calls at other plants as needed
- Communicates/directs co-workers through hand signals and two-way radio
- Assists with training co-workers as needed
- Performs general clean-up of work areas
- Follows safety policies and procedures as written
- Performs other duties as required
Minimum Education and Experience
- High School Diploma, Equivalent GED, or equivalent experience required
- Minimum 2 years mobile equipment maintenance experience, CAT and Komatsu preferred
- Trade School or related mechanical / technical certification preferred
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) required (or must be able to obtain within 90 days)
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
- Basic welding skills
- Ability to read and write in English
- 40 hours per week and overtime on an as needed basis
Physical Requirements
- Work requires the ability to lift a maximum 50 lbs.
- Work requires the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
- Work requires the ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals requiring both feet
- Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
- Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
- Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters
- Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
- Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather with 50% being indoors
WORKING CONDITIONS
All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
At Martin Marietta we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.