Heavy Equipment Technician

CRH•Apac, AR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

APAC Central Inc., a CRH company, is a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. We produce and provide crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, and asphalt. With a history dating back to the early 20th Century, we are committed to continued success. We offer a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus and a dynamic, safety-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team, competitive compensation, and advancement within the organization.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
Must be at least 18 years old.
5+ years of experience using diagnostic software for major equipment brands such as: Cat ET, Komatsu Heavy Equipment, Cummins Insite, Heavy Equipment Prosis, Volvo Heavy Equipment.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.
Provide valid documentation for I-9 Immigration compliance.
Consistently display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime when required.
Report to work promptly at designated start times.
Operate various equipment safely and in accordance with fleet safety standards.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and meet fleet safety program requirements.
Travel to different job sites using personal transportation and work away from home as needed.
Strict adherence to all safety requirements and company procedures.
Work collaboratively in a team setting, providing assistance to colleagues and supervisors as needed.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times, per OSHA/MSHA regulations.
Demonstrate physical capability to climb into equipment cabs using three-point entry.
Lift and carry objects weighing 50-70 lbs. between different levels and locations.
Exert force to move objects up to 70 lbs., push/pull and reach as needed.
Kneel, stoop, bend, and twist as required for repairs and maintenance.
Work in environments with significant noise, fumes, and airborne dust.
Occasional exposure to carbon monoxide, ozone, and other hazardous gases.
Operate in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, with risk of slipping or exposure to extreme temperatures.
Consistently wear required safety gear, including hard hat, safety glasses, vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

Nice To Haves

Further education in college, technical school, or related experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Master oil, air, and fuel filtration procedures, grease points and capacities, and employ advanced inspection techniques to proactively detect abnormal conditions.
Execute precise body repairs and painting, restoring equipment to optimal appearance and function.
Utilize welding and burning equipment; operate lathes, saws, shapers, grinders, and presses to fabricate and repair critical components.
Diagnose, service, and overhaul fuel injector pumps, nozzles, and engine governors, ensuring peak engine performance.
Assist in the complete overhaul and testing of both gas and diesel engines as well as various air-cooled engines.
Overhaul mechanisms that transfer engine power, supporting the productivity and reliability of all heavy equipment.
Navigate parts catalogs for procurement and handling, manage storage, and contribute to cost-effective parts strategies.
Overhaul starters, generators, and voltage regulators, ensuring smooth operation of electrical components.
Repair and overhaul a full suite of heavy equipment, including crawler and wheel tractors, cranes, front end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors — both in the shop and out in the field.
Perform field repairs and implement preventative maintenance practices that maximize equipment service life and uptime.
Utilize motion skills including climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, riding, pushing, pulling, vibrating, twisting, kneeling, walking, standing, lying, rolling, reaching, and hammering.
Safely lift up to 50 lbs. as repairs demand.
Work efficiently with a wide array of tools, from wrenches and screwdrivers to pneumatic wrenches, impact tools, and measuring devices.
Embrace overtime and variable schedules, including exposure to hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.
Ride to and from job sites; operate company vehicles (must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standards); heavy truck mechanics must possess a Commercial Driver’s License and pass DOT exams per State and Federal regulations. Air brakes skills test required for vehicles with air brakes.