Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Diesel Technician

About the role

Rogers Group is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Diesel Technician for our Carolina SMA operations, reporting directly to the Shop Foreman. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing a variety of asphalt and milling equipment. This role requires significant previous experience as a mechanic working on heavy equipment. The role will be responsible for performing repairs, routine maintenance, and inspections on a wide variety of related heavy equipment. The applicant must have a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a wide range of service issues that affect major components such as engines, brake systems, transmissions, torque converters, hydraulic systems, drive train components, heating/cooling and electrical systems, as well as other systems generally encountered in the aggregate industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy or major maintenance repairs as needed
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance on heavy equipment and trucks
• Complete maintenance and work order repair records
• Inspect machines for abnormalities or defects
• Weld and fabricate as needed
• Perform housekeeping duties and work area checks
• Operate mobile equipment
• Operate a company vehicle on public highways and job sites
• Work with limited supervision and schedule own work

Requirements

• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working on heavy equipment
• Heavy equipment parts familiarization including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost of heavy equipment parts
• Ability to operate mobile equipment
• Capable of working with limited supervision and scheduling own work
• Ability to stoop, push, kneel, twist, and lift 70 lbs
• Ability to climb and perform work at heights of 20 feet
• Able to work in all kinds of weather conditions
• Able to develop working relationships with other employees and vendors
• Welding and fabrication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid holidays including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service
• Annual performance-based merit increases
• Career growth/advancement opportunities

Pay

Starting pay set at $25 per hour. Higher pay may be available and will be determined based on experience and skill set.

Schedule

Weekend work and overtime may be required.