Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Rogers Group • Crestwood, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for its underground and surface operation at Oldham County Stone, an underground limestone mine and quarry in Crestwood, Kentucky. The role performs repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of mining, quarry, and fixed-plant equipment. The mechanic must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues involving major components such as engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, heating and cooling systems, and electrical systems.

This is a full-time, day-shift position. Approximate shift hours are 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed. Starting pay is $32 per hour; overall pay is based on the candidate’s experience and skill set. Weekend work and overtime may be required. The position involves working in varied weather conditions and requires physical work, including lifting up to 70 pounds and climbing to work at heights of up to 20 feet.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience working on heavy equipment.
• Previous experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment.
• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
• Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair a wide range of equipment systems, including engines, brakes, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulics, drivetrain, heating and cooling, and electrical systems.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
• Heavy-equipment parts familiarity, including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, and storage.
• Ability to operate mobile equipment and a company vehicle on public highways and job sites.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and schedule own work.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime when required.
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to climb and perform work at heights of up to 20 feet.
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to develop working relationships with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs on heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment service issues and major component systems.
• Complete maintenance and work-order repair records.
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects.
• Weld and fabricate as needed.
• Handle heavy-equipment parts, including familiarization with parts catalogs, procurement, handling, and storage.
• Perform housekeeping duties and work-area checks.
• Operate mobile equipment and company vehicles on public highways and job sites.
• Work with limited supervision and schedule own work.
• 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 and dismemberment insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution and matching after one year of service.
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 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