Heavy Equipment Technician
CRHAbout the role
Job ID: 525023
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
**$1,500 Sign On Bonus**
Unlock Your Potential in a Dynamic, Safety-Focused Environment
Why Work With Us?
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Pay: $26-$28- Depending on Experience.
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Sign on bonus
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Commitment to Safety: We prioritize your wellbeing with state-of-the-art safety protocols and equipment.
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Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certifications to keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.
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Team Environment: Experience the camaraderie of a supportive crew where your insights and skills are valued.
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Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive pay and benefits package reflective of your expertise.
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Opportunity for Advancement: Grow within the organization and take charge of your own career path.
Key Responsibilities
As a Heavy Equipment Technician, your daily impact is visible in the quality and reliability of every machine you touch. Your responsibilities will include:
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Lubrication & Inspection: Master oil, air, and fuel filtration procedures, grease points and capacities, and employ advanced inspection techniques to proactively detect abnormal conditions.
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Paint and Bodywork: Execute precise body repairs and painting, restoring equipment to optimal appearance and function.
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Machine Shop Operations: Utilize welding and burning equipment; operate lathes, saws, shapers, grinders, and presses to fabricate and repair critical components.
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Injector-Governor Expertise: Diagnose, service, and overhaul fuel injector pumps, nozzles, and engine governors, ensuring peak engine performance.
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Water & Air-Cooled Engine Rebuilds: Assist in the complete overhaul and testing of both gas and diesel engines as well as various air-cooled engines.
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Transmission and Rear-End Systems: Overhaul mechanisms that transfer engine power, supporting the productivity and reliability of all heavy equipment.
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Parts Management: Navigate parts catalogs for procurement and handling, manage storage, and contribute to cost-effective parts strategies.
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Electrical Systems: Overhaul starters, generators, and voltage regulators, ensuring smooth operation of electrical components.
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Shop & Field Repair: Repair and overhaul a full suite of heavy equipment, including crawler and wheel tractors, cranes, front end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor graders, compactors, pumps, and air compressors — both in the shop and out in the field.
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Preventative Maintenance: Perform field repairs and implement preventative maintenance practices that maximize equipment service life and uptime.
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Physical Dexterity: Utilize motion skills including climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, riding, pushing, pulling, vibrating, twisting, kneeling, walking, standing, lying, rolling, reaching, and hammering.
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Heavy Lifting: Safely lift up to 50 lbs. as repairs demand.
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Tool Mastery: Work efficiently with a wide array of tools, from wrenches and screwdrivers to pneumatic wrenches, impact tools, and measuring devices.
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Flexible Hours: Embrace overtime and variable schedules, including exposure to hot, cold, and wet weather conditions.
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