Job ID:  494612

 

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!

 

Position Overview

The Mechanic will be responsible for performing all needed inspections and repairs on Ready Mix Trucks, On-Highway End Dump Trucks, Tractors and Trailers, and Heavy Construction Equipment in a safe, effective manner.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment. 
• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand and power tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment).
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms.
• Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.
• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles.
• Define, implement and utilize current Work Order processes to effectively manage and track all equipment repairs.
• Implement and ensure effectiveness of repair processes.
• PM/Lube process and system in place to ensure timely maintenance on fleet.
• Maintain Federal, State and local compliance with all DOT laws and regulations including annual DOT inspections
• Maintain awareness and compliance with all MSHA and OSHA regulations affecting shop and equipment operations
• Track, manage and reduce all re-active repairs on break downs, door calls and service calls.
• Oversee VCR/VIR process to ensure effective inspections are being performed daily and repairs completed.
• Communicate with local vendors to ensure effective outsourced repairs.
• Utilize Sourcing teams input on any significant purchases or agreements.
• Annual inspection process to ensure scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Ensure employee driven safety culture is in place and effective.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. 
• Other duties may be assigned. 

 

Qualifications

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

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two year certificate from college or technical school. Certificate or degree in heavy equipment maintenance and repair preferred.  
• Experience working with electronic equipment management systems preferred.
• Three to six months of heavy equipment maintenance experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), class A or B, and satisfactory driving record is preferred.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must possess valid DOT medical card if applicable.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as per company policy.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Safety Vest.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/o