Heavy Equipmnet Mechanic(Oldcastle Materials) -career opportunity in USA

Job Title : Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Organisation:    Oldcastle Materials
Location:    Bloomsdale, MO 63627
Deadline:    2nd Sept 2013

Job Status/Type:    Full Time    Employee
Reference Code:    43176


State:  Missouri
Postal/Zip Code: 63627

APAC Tennessee, Inc., an Oldcastle Materials Company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. 
Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the Southeastern United States.
 At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Experience:
Five years of experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Job Description:
THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSION
Employees in this job will perform a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain pieces of heavy equipment. This is an advanced level Mechanic position.

NOTE: The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

Performs maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment including but not limited to heavy-duty truck and semi tractors, excavators, bulldozers, graders, trailers, wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, asphalt pavers, rollers, various asphalt paving equipment, soil stabilizers, street sweepers, man liftstractors, 40 ton artic trucks, various concrete paving equipment, milling machines, electronic message boards and signs etc.

Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on pieces of heavy equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 and 18 speed manual transmissions.

• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair.
• Repairs and services track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, track
• adjusters, final drives, steering clutches.
• Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using welders, torch sets, plasma cutter and metal cutting saws.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Tunes gas and diesel engines, services valves, fuel filters and turbo chargers, and pressure checks fuel filters, adjust injector heights, fuel racks, governors, etc.
• Diagnoses problems, disassembles units, repairs or replaces parts, and reassembles units in the following systems:

Brakes: Repairs or replaces shoes, pads, drums, hoses, calipers, cylinders, any heavy-duty air brakes.

Cooling: Flushes radiator, replaces hoses and thermostat, repairs or replaces radiator and water pump, fan drives, DCA treatment filters, air intercoolers and oil
coolers.

Drive: Repairs and replaces drive shaft, differential, axle, manual, automatic and sophisticated computer-controlled transmissions, clutches, transfer cases, power take-off systems, transmission reversers, all wheel drive steering axles and final drives.

Electrical: Repairs or replaces fuses, batteries, lights, instruments, warning devices, controls and switches, computer controls, modules, alternators, starters, and defective cables and wiring. This will include 12 and 24-volt systems found on heavy equipment.

Exhaust and Emissions Control: Replaces mufflers, manifolds, catalytic converters, turbochargers, blowers, and pipes.

Heating and Air Conditioning: Repairs or replaces heater cores, condensers,

compressors, hoses, and controls; recharges air conditioning systems.

Hydraulic: Repairs or replaces pumps, hoses, valves, winches and cylinders.

Air: Repairs or replaces compressors, air dryers, brake valves, air tanks and hoses.

Coupling Devices: Adjusts, repairs, inspects and replaces fifth wheel hitches and pintle hitches.

Prepares work orders and cost materials estimates.

Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.

May assist in training lower-level workers in mechanical repair techniques.

Road tests vehicles.

Performs related work as assigned.

Must have a good driving record and a CDL is required.

Working Conditions:

• Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.
• Some jobs require an employee to be exposed to hazardous work environments.

Physical Requirements
The job duties require an employee to move heavy objects.
Employee will also be required to work overtime to including nights and weekends.

Education: Educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school.

What Oldcastle Offers You:

•     A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
•     Highly competitive base pay
•     Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
•     Group retirement savings program
•     Health and wellness programs

Apply now!