Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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Appalachian Aggregates, LLC, a CRH Company, is located in southern West Virginia employing more than 100 employees during the construction months. As a stone producer with multiple locations located in the central and southeastern areas of West Virginia, Appalachian Aggregates, LLC supplies stone for ready‑mix concrete, asphalt pavement, roadways, commercial buildings, as well as the private markets. Appalachian Aggregates, LLC prides itself on its ability to provide services to many customers in various geographical locations.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH Americas 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 Americas. CRH Americas is the number one asphalt producer, the third‑largest aggregates producer, and one of the top 5 ready mixed concrete producers in the United States.

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

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment.
• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand and power tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.
• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment).
• Welds broken parts and structural members.
• Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms.
• Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.
• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two year certificate from college or technical school. Certificate or degree in heavy equipment maintenance and repair preferred.
• Three to six months of heavy equipment maintenance experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass drug screen, "Fit to Work" physical, and criminal background.
• Must partner with other quarry employees as instructed by facility manager to ensure daily schedules are met.
• Attendance required according to the attendance policy to ensure crew ability to operate at a normal efficiency level.
• Physical ability to operate equipment under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completions.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintain courteous and professional manner with co‑workers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work various times during day, night, or weekend hours at various locations.
• Ability to follow MSHA/OSHA safety guidelines as well as those set forth by the company policy.
• Ability to follow instructions of supervisor/facility manager in order to adhere to company policies, safety guidelines.

• Able to identify, define, and resolve problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions independently.
• Able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical, written or oral form.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to…