Mechanic - Shop​/Field Technician

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Mechanic - Shop/Field Technician (523547)

Requisition  
523547
-Posted
- Americas Materials

- Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC

- Full Time

- Maintenance/Mechanics

- United States

- Kentucky

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry.

Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.

CRH is the leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes.

CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

This is a skilled position that is responsible for, but not limited to: heavy duty diesel engine, manual transmission, electronic engine controls, general electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair. Successful candidate will be responsible to help with the maintenance of a fleet of heavy equipment. Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills, be flexible on schedules, and be results oriented. You will be challenged having to repair and maintain heavy equipment. This position will report directly to the Service Manager.

• Ability to work day or night shift as needed to make repairs necessary in the field and to perform preventive maintenance practices necessary to increase service life of equipment;
• Ability to weld and use of torches
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and public;
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes;
• Overtime work may be required;
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion;
• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment;
• Operates and inspects machines or equipment to diagnose defects;
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists and hand tools;
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges;
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions;
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment);
• Welds broken parts and structural members;
• Should have skills in basic fabrication;
• Perform record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms and/or tablet;
• Perform general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas;
• Assist other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction;
• Ability to do basic math;
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions; and
• All other duties as assigned.