Mechanic - 1st Shift

 
 

Job ID:  512446

 

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

 

Position Overview

Tilcon Connecticut has an opening for an Equipment Mechanic.  As an Equipment Mechanic, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.  Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do.  All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to partner with the associates and management of Tilcon Connecticut Inc. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety process.  The Equipment Mechanic will report directly to the Equipment superintendent and will comply with mandatory safety requirements and other functions of the maintenance team.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains construction equipment such as trucks, trailers, cranes, paving machines, motor graders, trench digging machines, bulldozers, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools.
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions.
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Mechanical background with 3 years of mechanical experience required.
• 2 years of mechanical Tech School Training preferred.
• Moderate IT/computer skills in diagnostics and repair of engine, transmission, and powertrain components.

 

Work Requirements

• Thorough mechanical knowledge of equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.
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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

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