Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Rogers • Verona, KY

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for its underground and surface operation at Boone Quarry in Verona, Kentucky. The mechanic will perform repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of mining, quarry, and fixed-plant equipment. The position requires troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing service issues involving engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, heating and cooling systems, electrical systems, and other industry equipment systems.

This is a full-time evening-shift position, with approximate hours of 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Overtime may be needed. Starting pay is $34 per hour; overall pay will be determined by the candidate’s experience and skill set. The work involves a safe, drug-free environment and may include working outdoors in all types of weather.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment parts, including catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and costs.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment.
• Ability to operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and schedule one's own work.
• Ability to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb and perform work at heights of 20 feet.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on mining, quarry, and fixed-plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues affecting engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, heating and cooling systems, electrical systems, and other equipment systems.
• Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs as needed.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Complete maintenance and work order repair records.
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects.
• Weld and fabricate as needed.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks.
• Operate mobile equipment and company vehicles on public highways and job sites.
• Schedule and perform work with limited supervision.
• Develop working relationships with other employees and vendors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Health Savings Account with an annual company contribution.
• Company-provided group life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and matching after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability.
• Paid holidays, including a Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Paid vacation available after a 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed