Mechanic 1- Yamato

Kinder Morgan • Blytheville, AR

132d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, diagnose, and repair primarily road and off-road equipment related to the unloading, loading, transfer, and storage of bulk materials. The mechanic will be responsible for a variety of tasks including dismantling and repairing heavy equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to accept supervision/direction and work effectively and cooperatively with other people.
• Ability to carry and communicate over a company provided mobile radio.
• Basic math skills in regards to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Safety training and security certification as required by customers to work in their facilities.
• Ability to deal with evolving operating conditions with few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to focus attention and follow work rules.
• Demonstrate aptitude to execute and maintain necessary records.
• Successful completion of background check and post-offer and random drug screens.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience repairing construction or agricultural equipment.
• Diploma or Certificate from accredited trade/vocational school for auto/diesel/truck mechanic training.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle and repair heavy equipment including diesel and gas engines, electric motors and generators, hydraulic and pneumatic attachments, cable handling devices, control systems, fuel and brake systems.
• Move machinery and equipment as needed to check out and repair.
• Repair and lubricate machines, equipment, and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose problems and make repairs to heavy equipment, cranes, loaders, dozers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical engines, vehicles, and equipment used in bulk handling operations.
• Lubricate moving parts and operate repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment and make adjustments.
• Operate a variety of tools/equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools, and electric meters.
• Work from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Respond to emergency call-outs to perform maintenance duties.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend daily/weekly safety meetings.
• Administer general preventative maintenance activities, repairs, and housekeeping tasks.
• Perform any other terminal functions as trained, requested, and instructed by supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED