Assistant Mechanic

 Job ID:  494072

APC Construction, a CRH Company, specializes in aggregate mining, asphalt paving, construction material supply and complete civil construction. APC and its valued employees are recognized for their dedication to quality work, workforce development, and compliance to stringent safety standards, integrity and innovation. APC has always thought of its staff as family and provides competitive wages, salaries and excellent benefits

Position Overview

This is an entry level position that will be responsible for assisting in repairs and maintenance for construction equipment and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment by performing the following duties.

Pay ranges from $18 to $22 an hour, based on experience. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Test drives vehicles to ensure repairs are properly completed.
• Updates maintenance and repair logs.
• Assists with inventory maintenance of replacement parts and equipment.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure that they are in working order.
• Cleans the shop and returns tools to proper locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts safety checks on vehicles.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Assists senior technicians in the completion of project work.
• Performs minor repairs and assigned preventive maintenance services.
• Completes required paperwork, documenting parts usage, and accounting for repair times.
• Assists with service calls for breakdowns.
• Assists in the repair and adjustment of equipment.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Enrolled in automotive or diesel mechanics program preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate and OSHA standards.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. 
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 35 to 50 lbs. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest

APC Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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