Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Martin Marietta is a top producer of aggregates and heavy building materials, serving the construction industry across North America. Their materials are essential for building infrastructure like roads, sidewalks, and foundations.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic who will be responsible for performing mechanical repairs on diesel-powered equipment to include troubleshooting and repairs of heavy equipment, rebuilds, removal and installation of mechanical parts, and preventative maintenance on all types of diesel-powered equipment. Lubricate and change oils and filters as needed.

Education Level

• High School Diploma, or GED Equivalent

Work Experience

• Minimum 2 years of mobile equipment maintenance experience, CAT and Komatsu (preferred)

License/Certification

• Trade School or related mechanical/technical Certification (preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to weld and fabricate
• Assists with training co-workers as needed
• Communicates/directs co-workers through hand signals and two-way radio
• Delivers technical advice to mobile equipment operators
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lockout/tagout procedure required during certain repairs
• Follows safety policies and procedures as written
• Maintains parts inventory and orders supplies as needed
• May make service calls at other plants as needed
• Observe and listen to mining equipment in operation to determine malfunctions
• Operates mobile equipment as needed
• Performs data entry on all services performed with the use of a laptop computer
• Performs general clean-up of work areas
• 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 worn items as required
• Performs other duties as required

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic welding skills
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required (or must be able to obtain within 90 days)
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines, and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Work Environment

• Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather with 50% being indoors
• 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 lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• 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 perform work while lying on your back for prolonged periods, and in some cases cramped quarters
• Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
• Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with Company matching
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
• Dental
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee Life Insurance
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Matching Gift Program
• Medical
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Pension
• Prescription Drug
• Salary Continuation – Short/Term Disability
• Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
• Vision
• Wellness Programs

Employer’s Statement

Martin Marietta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.