Job description

Join the Hedrick Industries Team

Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Our materials have literally built the communities in which we live – our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes. Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 99 years in North Carolina and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

GROVE STONE & SAND

842 OLD US HIGHWAY 70

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711

Job Title: Field Mechanic - Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Hourly Pay: $35 - $45 an hour based on experience

Reports to: Equipment Manager

Position Summary:

The Field Mechanic Heavy Diesel Mechanic Heavy Equipment position for our Western Division and is responsible for the proper operations of our equipment. At our sites, different types of machines and equipment are utilized in our day-to-day production. The Heavy Diesel Mechanic is integral in keeping operations moving by knowing how to manage, diagnosis, and repair heavy equipment such as larger haul trucks, loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, and forklifts. This is a great position for someone who would like to work on different types of equipment and likes to go to different locations - Flat Rock, Marion, Asheville, and Black Mountain.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be eighteen years of age or older

· Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

· Minimum of 6 years of relevant heavy diesel mechanic experience working on heavy equipment such as Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu equipment

· Relevant experience includes being able to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

· Ability to install and/or replace new or reconditioned repair parts

· Ability to test equipment for proper operation

· Understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits, drawings, and prints

· Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems

· Familiarization of computers to diagnose codes and troubleshoot equipment problems more efficiently

· Working knowledge of the CAT ET and SIS computer systems

· Extensive selection of personal tools to be used on the job. Out of the ordinary tools will be provided.

· Course work from accredited trade school, college, or university with emphasis in mechanics, hydraulics, and automotive electronics

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manages and directs heavy diesel mechanic diagnostics and repairs heavy equipment such as larger haul trucks, loaders, dozers, excavators, skid steers, and forklifts made by these brands Caterpillar, Hitachi, and Komatsu

· Conducts daily workplace safety and maintenance inspections of all critical components and systems

· Ability to train co-workers as needed to better assist in the maintenance areas of the equipment

Success Factors:

• Self-starter
• Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business
• Leadership in setting the pace to achieve goals
• Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

· Pre-employment physical exam and drug screening

· Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions

· Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs.

Performance Standards

At Hedrick, we operate by these core values:

· Safety – Committed to high standards for personal safety

· Productivity - Committed to an honest day’s work

· Reliability – Dependability in supporting the company and the team

· Positive Mindset – Individually being flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways

As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate.

Total Rewards Job Benefits

· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Profit Sharing and 401(k) Savings Plan

· Life Insurance

· Short & Long Term Disability

· Employee Assistance Program

· Holiday Bonus

· Hedrick Incentive Plan

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays

· Educational Assistance

· Employee Referral Bonus

· Work Boot Reimbursement Program

· Ongoing career development and training

To Apply

· Respond to this job posting

· Resumes welcomed

· Prior work history list required

· Please include your contact information/phone number

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC 28711: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience servicing heavy equipment such as Caterpillar, Hitachi, and/or Komatsu equipment like large haul trucks, dozers, excavators, skid steers?

Experience:

• Heavy Diesel Mechanic: 6 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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