Job ID: 482296

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under general supervision, diagnoses, maintains repairs and services a wide variety of diesel, gasoline and natural gas-powered equipment and vehicles; operates a variety of hand, power and shop tools; and performs related duties as assigned. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services;
• Ability to work day or night shift as needed to make repairs necessary in the field and to perform preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase service life of equipment;
• Heavy equipment parts familiarization including: parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of heavy equipment parts
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and public;
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion;
• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment;
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects;
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges;
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment);
• Should have skills in basic fabrication;
• Perform record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms;
• Assist other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction;
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions;

• Perform mechanical and general appearance reconditioning of equipment;
• Identify repairs and document on repair order;
• Maintain work area appearance and safety;
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly;
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists;
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery;
• Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment;
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, pressure gauges, as well as multi-meters;
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices;
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications;
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate, G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience (preferred);
• Vocational / Technical School or certification preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Great attention to detail and stress tolerance;
• Must be willing to work weekends and extended hours;
• 5 or more years’ experience in diesel truck and heavy equipment with computer diagnostic ability;
• Must own tools;
• Proficiency in the use of shop tools required and ownership of mechanic set;
• Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred;
• Ability to weld preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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