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Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Our materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 100 years in North Carolina and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.
Location:
Lake Norman Quarry
6941 Quarry Lane
Stanley, NC 28164
Job Title: Field Mechanic Heavy Equipment - Off-RoadHeavy Diesel Mechanic- Heavy Equipment
Hourly Pay: $35-$45 an hour based on experience
Reports to: Equipment Manager
Position Summary:
The Field Mechanic Off-Road Heavy Equipment position is responsible for the proper operations of our equipment. At our sites, different types of machines and equipment are utilized in our day to day production. The Field MechanicOff-Road Heavy Equipment is integral in keeping operations moving by knowing how to manage, diagnosis, and repair oof-road heavy equipment such as larger Haul Trucks, loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, and forklifts made by Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu . This is a great position for someone who would like to work on different types of equipment and is based in the Lake Norman area.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience working on off-road heavy equipment such as Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment
- Relevant experience includes being able to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Ability to install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts
- Ability to test equipment for proper operation
- Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits, drawings, and prints
- Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems
- Familiarization of computers to diagnose codes and troubleshoot equipment problems more efficiently
- Working knowledge of the CAT ET and SIS computer systems
- Extensive selection of personal tools to be used on the job. Out of the ordinary tools will be provided.
- Course work from accredited trade school, college, or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manages and directs mechanic diagnostics and repairs for four quarry sites
- Conducts daily workplace safety and maintenance inspections of all critical components and systems
- Ability to train co-workers as needed to better assist in the maintenance areas of the equipment
Success Factors:
- Self-starter
- Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business
- Leadership in setting the pace to achieve goals
- Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment
- Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
- Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions
- Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs.
Performance Standards
At Hedrick, we operate by these core values:
- Safety – Committed to high standards for personal safety
- Productivity - Committed to an honest day’s work
- Reliability – Dependability in supporting the company and the team
- Positive Mindset – Individually being flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways
As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate.
To Apply
- Respond to this job post
- Resumes welcomed
- Prior work history list required
- Please include your contact information with phone number
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working on heavy equipment such as larger Haul Trucks, excavators, skid steers and forklifts from brands such as Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment?
- Do you have an extensive selection of personal tools?
- How many years of experience do you have managing other mechanics?
- How many mechanics have you supervised?
Experience:
- Off-Road Heavy Diesel Mechanic: 6 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Stanley, NC (Required)
Work Location: In person
