Mechanic - IMC Treasure Valley, ID

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, focuses on safety, empowerment, and employee development. We provide quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services.

About the role

Repairs and maintains construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
• Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
• Services vehicles/equipment including oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters, and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
• Orders parts and supplies; maintains purchase orders and invoices.
• Operates computer for job functions.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts; installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5 years of experience as a skilled automotive mechanic, including mechanical maintenance experience with heavy-duty construction equipment (e.g., Komatsu and CAT dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, light-duty support vehicles, and other small engine equipment).
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work well with others in group or one-on-one settings.
• Basic arithmetic skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Proficient typing and keyboard skills; knowledge of database software.
• Ability to qualify as a DOE Rad Worker II and complete 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Worker qualification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment HAZWOPER physical.
• Current and valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Customer Service: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing: Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment properly.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment; adjusts methods to fit situations; handles frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours when necessary.
• Initiative: Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation: Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

Physical Requirements

• Grip: At least 75 lbs. of force.
• Climbing: In, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy Lifting: Up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, including awkward parts and equipment.
• Awkward Positions: Getting to and from sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Flexibility: Awkward reaches.
• Balance: Standing and walking on slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing: Corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers.
• Frequent sitting, climbing, and use of hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, and reaching above shoulders.

Work Environment

• Radiological contaminated area; ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment (half-face, full-face respirators, Tyvek, gloves, etc.).
• Primarily field-based, following the site’s Radiological program.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather, extreme cold/heat.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (10-hour shifts) with little or no overtime.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.