About the Role
Serve as the Lead Heavy Equipment Mechanic responsible for the maintenance operations at two sites, performing mechanical repairs on aggregate plant and diesel-powered mobile equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical repairs on aggregate plant and diesel-powered mobile equipment including loaders, screens, and conveyors.
- Troubleshoot, rebuild, install, and maintain heavy equipment and plant components.
- Schedule and plan weekly tasks in collaboration with plant management.
- Perform preventative maintenance on fixed and mobile equipment.
- Operate loaders to load haul trucks as needed and to support plant operations.
- Perform housekeeping at both plants, loaders, and the shop.
Requirements
- 10-year experience with sand and gravel screening plant operations required.
- Requires strong knowledge of aggregate processing equipment, conveyors, shakers (vibrating screens), pumps and gearboxes.
- Welding/fabricating experience required (2-3 years minimum).
- Experience with equipment upgrades/ aggregate plant rebuilds.
- Proven stockpiling experience, including working in tight or confined operating areas.
- Knowledge of motors, engines, drivetrains, hydraulics.
- Experience with Caterpillar, and John Deere equipment preferred.
- A valid CDL with a clear driving record per MM policy.
- Safety-focused work history and ability to work independently.
- Fluent in English (verbal and written) for effective business communication.
- Comfortable with technology (online tools, cell phone, common office software).
- Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.
Skills
- Mechanical repairs
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Aggregate plant maintenance
- Diesel engine repair
- Hydraulics
- Welding
- Fabrication
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
- Stockpiling
- Operating loaders
- Technology proficiency
Location
- Two sites
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Lead
Salary/Compensations
- $56.83/hour
Benefits
- Benefits in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
About the Company
- Martin Marietta
