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Midwest Concrete Materials, Inc.
Equipment Mechanic
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$56,431 / year median in Kansas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Attention heavy equipment mechanics! Apply your mechanical expertise with one of the leading ready-mix companies in the state of Kansas. Enjoy a better quality of life working with a growing organization that understands your experience is worth more! Like to be challenged and learn new things? We are ready for you! Like a weekly paycheck with great benefits? We are ready for you! Like to work on a well-maintained, private fleet? We are ready for you! Why work for the Midwest Concrete Materials team?
Competitive Pay:
Earn up to $90,000 (depending on experience), and the addition of annual pay increases. Double-time pay on Saturdays!Excellent Benefits:
401(k) + Employer Matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, referral program, performance bonuses, and on-the-job training.Stable Career:
Join a stable team that has been around for over 90 years and that is always growing and pushing its limits to best serve its customers.Community Involvement:
Be a proud member of an organization that supports the local community.Friendly Environment:
Join a successful, and supportive team where you will feel valued by everyone you work with.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs troubleshooting and skilled mechanical work on Automotive, HD Truck, Ready Mix, Mining, Construction, Supporting Equipment, and related components, including:
- gas and diesel engines, fuel systems
- electrical, air, hydraulic systems
- transmissions
- cooling systems
- chassis
- brakes
- general maintenance (tire repair, cleaning)
- Works on equipment with minimal supervision
- Maintains a neat and orderly work area and demonstrate proper handling of company tools
- Interacts with Shop Foreman and other mechanics/service personnel as necessary to complete work
- Follows safe work practices and procedures, using safety equipment, following
- Company, OSHA, MSHA and
DOT/FMCSA
rules and regulations in repair and maintenance of equipment- Stays abreast of new technology by participating in training and meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other members of management
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on mechanical equipment repair experience, a graduate of vocational diesel courses, or related experience.
- Necessary tools to perform position responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Must be able to follow instructions in verbal and/or written form
- Computer and electronic diagnostic experience.
- CDL preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, reach, squat, push, and pull objects.
- Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all temperatures and weather.
- Ability to lift objects of various dimensions and weights.