Truck Mechanic

About the role

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic repairs and maintains various heavy equipment used by the Dirt Crew team. The mechanic ensures proper operation of the equipment, including following up with equipment operators to guarantee found work is addressed in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment including, but not limited to: dump trucks, dozers, front-end loaders, lowboy trailers, haul trucks, and light vehicles.
• Monitor and ensure the reliability of various equipment including, but not limited to: belt conveyors, pumps, screw conveyors, product elevators, and product screens.
• Operate plant equipment such as skid steers, bulldozers, and front-end loaders.
• Perform pre-shift inspections, preventative maintenance, and equipment clean-up to ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Adjust process equipment and determine when to start and stop equipment to make adjustments.
• Ensure housekeeping of the work environment is maintained.
• Identify and report safety hazards.
• Complete regular, consistent inspections and maintain appropriate equipment records and files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 2+ years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance; CAT/SIS/Cummins experience preferred.
• Must be able to provide own metric tools.
• Must be available to work a call-out schedule for a 24/7 operation.

Benefits

• Medical plans with prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) with immediate vesting and generous employer match.
• Work-life balance with family-friendly work schedules.
• Opportunity to grow within the position through Intrepid’s career path programs.
• PPE, uniform shirts, and boot vouchers provided.

Schedule

• 9/80 schedule: Monday – Thursday (9-hour workdays), Friday (8-hour workday), with every other Friday off.
• Rotating on-call schedule as part of a 24/7 maintenance support team.
• Schedule subject to change.

Work Environment

• Outdoors in a non-temperature-controlled environment, subject to weather conditions.
• Exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels.
• Employees are required to wear safety attire and personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing; making visual inspections; making precise hand and finger movements; twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, or grasping.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and push and/or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs and/or ladders, work at heights, and perceive color differences.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and engage in strenuous physical activity.

A pre-placement physical and hair follicle drug test will be required for anyone selected for this opportunity.

About Us

Intrepid is an entrepreneurial organization committed to developing unique and environmentally sound ways of extracting minerals of global importance to multiple industries. While our legacy potassium products hold a strong reputation in the agriculture and feed industries, the expansion of our water, brine, and other solutions contributes to the oil and gas industries to support energy resources. This diversification of products and customers expands our growth and impact beyond yesterday’s needs. Working at Intrepid, you will experience commitment, teamwork, and growth in every role and experience.