2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

You’ll be an integral part of our sand mine operations! Clears, grubs, strips, excavates, backfills, ditches, stockpiles and pushes various types of material found at a quarry. Constructs berms, excavates and grades to final grade. Loads sand and sometimes small stone from a stockpile to a truck and/or train car. Must be able to estimate load size for a vehicle and not over or under load a truck. Must be able to load a truck without creating spillage. Must do general cleanup around all areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities.
• Perform other work as assigned when not engaged in operating equipment, including labor and general maintenance of all areas of the mine as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• At least one year operating heavy equipment required.
• Can work 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. shift or as needed. Changes in schedule may arise with operations.
• Can work Saturdays as needed.
• Prior experience running a dredge highly preferred. Willingness to train required.
• Mechanical/maintenance skills highly preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a loader required, experience operating a skid steer, dozer, excavator, and/or haul truck highly preferred.
• Experience running a dredge highly preferred but not required.
• Education from a technical school in a related field preferred (welding, electrical, maintenance etc.) preferred.
• Welding experience a plus, particularly in mig, stick, and overhead.
• Quarry/mining experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning on different types of motors/machinery.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.
• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Requires concrete chipping, shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• 401K, Pension
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Overtime as needed

Pay

$28.00 - $46.00 (this is based on previous or relevant quarry/maintenance mechanic experience)

Schedule

2nd Shift – 10:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (This role may require shifts of up to 12 hours, based on workload demands)