Junior Mechanic/Lube Tech (Night Shift) | Medina Rock & Rail Quarry - Hondo, TX

Martin Marietta•Hondo, TX

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Plant Leadership, the Lube Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, haul units, portable crushing and screening plants, and other earth moving equipment. The main objective of the Lube Technician is to perform all lubrication activities to prevent failures and optimize operating costs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED, or work experience required
6 months heavy equipment experience preferred
Trade school or related mechanical/technical certification preferred
Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English language
Knowledge of maintenance of heavy equipment/Caterpillar and Komatsu preferred
Mechanical analysis
Design tools
Mechanical controls
Mechanical diagrams and blueprints
Mechanical test equipment design
Mechanical theory
Troubleshooting
OSHA and MSHA regulations
Problem solving skills
Detail orientated
Time management
Use mobile devices for e mails, texts and CMMS
Ability to work up to 40-60 hours a week, depending on business needs
Work requires the ability to lift up to 100 lbs
Must be able to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters
Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors
Able to reason through difficult operations problems, resolve said problems and/or relate same to others

Nice To Haves

6 months heavy equipment experience preferred
Trade school or related mechanical/technical certification preferred
Knowledge of maintenance of heavy equipment/Caterpillar and Komatsu preferred

Responsibilities

Inspects mechanical equipment to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues
Uses standard operating procedures to troubleshoot malfunctions of systems or components, and creates a maintenance or repair plan to solve the problem
Under direct supervision, repairs mechanical equipment so that they remain at full functioning capacity
Tests systems with miscellaneous devices to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible
Reviews blueprints to understand the placement of mechanical equipment and machinery to comprehend the working of the equipment to provide the right service and repairs
Participates in mechanical field projects as needed
In addition to the primary responsibilities outlined, the successful candidate may be expected to take on other tasks and assignments as required, including but not limited to duties outside the typical scope of the role to support overall team operations and organizational needs.
Flexibility and adaptability to evolving job demands are essential.