Heavy Equipment Mechanic; Field

Overview

APAC-Atlantic, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leader in the production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, serving the Coastal Georgia and Low Country South Carolina markets for over 70 years. Our goal on any project is to finish on time and on budget, and to ensure the project uses the right materials and construction methods proven to last.

From paving and project management to materials, we have you covered. APAC-Atlantic is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Multi-functional position, incorporating the performance of mechanic duties on various pieces of machinery.

• Repair of construction equipment: assembly, adjustments, maintenance, and possible welding on all types of construction equipment such as internal combustion engines, air compressors, pumps, concrete mixers, heavy earth moving equipment, rock crushers, and paving equipment.
• Lubrication on oil, air and fuel filtration, grease points and capacities, and inspection techniques to detect abnormal conditions.
• Operation and service of fuel injector pumps and nozzles, and engine governors.
• Assist in complete overhaul and testing of gas and diesel engines.
• Assist in the complete overhaul of various mechanisms used to transfer engine horsepower to active effort.
• Assist in the complete overhaul of various air cooled engines and their applications, as well as various starters, generators, and voltage regulators.
• Assist in the repair and overhaul of various heavy equipment including crawler and wheel tractors, portable cranes, brooms, front end loaders, rollers, subgrade mixers, motor grades, compactors, pumps and air compressors.
• Work with day, night, or out-of-town crews to make repairs in the field and perform preventive maintenance to increase service life of equipment.
• Weld and burn equipment and operate lathes, saws, shapers, grinders, and presses.
• Familiarize with heavy equipment parts, including parts catalogs, procurement, handling, storage, and cost.
• Attend according to company attendance policy to ensure crew operates at normal efficiency level.
• Maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, and shift changes. Overtime work and out-of-town work may be required.
• Initiative to perform or assist with other positions to complete the job.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must provide own tools to utilize in position.
• Three or more years of experience working on heavy equipment preferred.

• 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

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 a 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!

APAC-Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability. For more information, please click on this link.