Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Arcosa Careers•Newberry, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for their Newberry, FL plant. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and managing workflow efficiency. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, resolving mechanical issues, and fostering a safe and productive work environment through effective communication and adherence to company policies. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of heavy equipment, including engine, component, and truck repair, with specific experience in CAT equipment. The position requires the ability to diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble, and service equipment, maintain a clean work area, and care for shop tools. Adherence to all safety rules and regulations, including MSHA, is paramount. The mechanic will also be responsible for documenting machine information and completed repairs, troubleshooting equipment issues, and communicating effectively with management and drivers, potentially functioning as a team leader. Arcosa emphasizes safety awareness, continuous improvement, and compliance with industry regulations, while also promoting strong internal communications. The company offers competitive benefits and programs for healthcare and retirement, and supports career advancement from within.

Requirements

Heavy equipment knowledge and verifiable experience
Organized
Understand engine repair
Understand component repair
Understand truck repair
Understand CAT equipment
Valid Driver’s License
Strong organizational skills to be able to keep up with multiple projects at a time and know where they always stand
Extensive knowledge of all aspects of heavy equipment and repair
Ability to read service/repair manuals, and work orders
Computer skills
Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
Positive, Team-based attitude
The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required
The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
Must be able to meet all MSHA safety requirements and adhere to company safety policies
Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
Grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as bend and lift-up to 80 pounds

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 4-5 years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment

Responsibilities

Diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Managing workflow efficiency
Maintaining accurate records
Resolving mechanical issues
Promoting a safe and productive work environment through effective communication and adherence to company policies
Diagnose, inspect, recondition, repair, assemble and service equipment as assigned by the supervisor
Maintain clean work area, care for all shop tools, machines, and equipment
Follow all safety rules and regulations, including MSHA, while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company handbook
Perform all duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner
Maintain all maintenance and repairs needed and keep accurate records
Maintain consistent flow of work in a timely manner
Ensure quality, compliance and safety of company’s assets and personnel
Capable of resolving issues as they arise
Oversee documentation of machine information and repairs completed including parts and fluids
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Be able to communicate with management, drivers and to function as a team leader
Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations
Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operator
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned