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Join Arcosa Aggregates, a company with LOADS of opportunity and stability. Arcosa Aggregates is a leading producer and distributor of construction materials and services. We are unified in our commitment to building a better world through the foundations of roads, bridges, and buildings in our communities across the United States.  

We are currently seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Kopperl, Texas plant on Day shift.

What you will get:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid weekly
• Opportunity for annual performance increases
• 401k program with employer matching
• Room for growth and career advancement
• Health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance
• Paid life insurance
• Paid short term disability
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• MSHA training provided

What you will do:

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Identifies mechanical problems visually and/or with computer diagnostic equipment
• Oils and lubricates moving parts on heavy equipment in a mining environment to ensure effective performance.
• Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Orders and installs replacement parts for heavy mobile equipment.
• Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• Coordinates with plant or maintenance managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines to complete in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with product or plant manager regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to diagnose break downs
• Performs preventative maintenance or makes repairs on rolling stock and heavy equipment (e.g., Oil changes, clean-out)
• Able to perform repairs like remove and install motors, spring and brake work, general repairs  
• Be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Sound problem solving skills
• Be able to communicate with your supervisors, drivers and to function as a team member
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance
• Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

What you will need:

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of heavy equipment and repair.
• Proficient with related computer diagnostic equipment and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to visually diagnose mechanical issues.
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to read work orders.
• Ability to perform repairs in a timely fashion.
• Valid Driver License Required
• 4 to 5 years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment - preferred

Working Conditions and physical environment: While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty.

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.

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