Senior Mechanic | Garwood Sand & Gravel

Martin Marietta•Garwood, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the immediate direction of the Plant Manager, the Senior Mechanic is responsible for performing mechanical repairs on diesel powered equipment. This includes troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment, diagnostics, rebuilds, and removal and installation of mechanical parts on all types of diesel-powered equipment. The role also involves lubricating and changing oils and filters as needed. The Senior Mechanic must be able to perform duties with little to no supervision. New Hire Orientation & Safety Training are held only ONCE a month, in the San Antonio, TX office. Travel and overnight accommodation for up to 1-3 days may be required, with accommodations and reimbursements covered by Martin Marietta for anyone traveling more than 50 miles.

Requirements

3+ years maintenance experience
Significant knowledge of CAT and/or Komatsu equipment required
Commercial Driver License (CDL) required (or must be able to obtain within 90 days)
Must maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record
Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
Basic welding skills
Ability to read and write in English
Work requires the ability to lift a maximum 50 lbs.
Work requires the ability 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 operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals requiring both feet
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

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, Equivalent GED, or equivalent experience required
Trade School or related mechanical / technical certification preferred

Responsibilities

Observes and listens to mining equipment in operation to determine malfunctions
Reads manuals and uses hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power train systems, brakes, hydraulics, and air conditioning systems
Replaces ground engaging tools and other wear items as required
Ability to weld and fabricate
Performs data entry on all services performed with the use of a laptop computer
Operates mobile equipment as needed
Delivers technical advice to mobile equipment operators
Maintains parts inventory and orders supplies as needed
Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain repairs
May make service calls at other plants as needed
Communicates/directs co-workers through hand signals and two-way radio
Assists with training co-workers as needed
Performs general clean-up of work areas
Follows safety policies and procedures as written
Performs other duties as required