Heavy Equipment Technician
Heavy Equipment Technician
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Job Description
Job ID: 514910
APAC Central Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials sand ready-mix concrete asphalt and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas Oklahoma and southern Missouri. APAC-Central Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Unlock Your Potential in a Dynamic Safety-Focused Environment
Why Work With Us
Pay:$22-28 an hour/Depending on experience
Sign on bonus $ 1000 Sign on Bonus
Commitment to Safety: We prioritize your wellbeing with state-of-the-art safety protocols and equipment.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing training and certifications to keep you at the forefront of industry advancements.
Team Environment: Experience the camaraderie of a supportive crew where your insights and skills are valued.
Competitive Compensation: Receive a comprehensive pay and benefits package reflective of your expertise.
Opportunity for Advancement: Grow within the organization and take charge of your own career path.
Key Responsibilities
As a Heavy Equipment Technician your daily impact is visible in the quality and reliability of every machine you touch. Your responsibilities will include:
Lubrication & Inspection: Master oil air and fuel filtration procedures grease points and capacities and employ advanced inspection techniques to proactively detect abnormal conditions.
Paint and Bodywork: Execute precise body repairs and painting restoring equipment to optimal appearance and function.
Machine Shop Operations: Utilize welding and burning equipment; operate lathes saws shapers grinders and presses to fabricate and repair critical components.
Injector-Governor Expertise: Diagnose service and overhaul fuel injector pumps nozzles and engine governors ensuring peak engine performance.
Water & Air-Cooled Engine Rebuilds: Assist in the complete overhaul and testing of both gas and diesel engines as well as various air-cooled engines.
Transmission and Rear-End Systems: Overhaul mechanisms that transfer engine power supporting the productivity and reliability of all heavy equipment.
Parts Management: Navigate parts catalogs for procurement and handling manage storage and contribute to cost-effective parts strategies.
Electrical Systems: Overhaul starters generators and voltage regulators ensuring smooth operation of electrical components.
Shop & Field Repair: Repair and overhaul a full suite of heavy equipment including crawler and wheel tractors cranes front end loaders rollers subgrade mixers motor graders compactors pumps and air compressors both in the shop and out in the field.
Preventative Maintenance: Perform field repairs and implement preventative maintenance practices that maximize equipment service life and uptime.
Physical Dexterity: Utilize motion skills including climbing stooping bending squatting lifting stretching driving riding pushing pulling vibrating twisting kneeling walking standing lying rolling reaching and hammering.
Heavy Lifting: Safely lift up to 50 lbs. as repairs demand.
Tool Mastery: Work efficiently with a wide array of tools from wrenches and screwdrivers to pneumatic wrenches impact tools and measuring devices.
Flexible Hours: Embrace overtime and variable schedules including exposure to hot cold and wet weather conditions.
Travel Requirements: Ride to and from job sites; operate company vehicles (must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standards); heavy truck mechanics must possess a Commercial Drivers License and pass DOT exams per State and Federal regulations. Air brakes skills test required for vehicles with air brakes.
What Were Looking For
We seek skilled professionals who thrive in fast-paced challenging environments and are motivated by a sense of pride in their work.
Qualifications
Minimum high school diploma or GED required; further education in college technical school or related experience highly desired.
Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work environment.
5 years of experience using diagnostic software for major equipment brands such as:
o Cat ET Heavy Equipment
o Komatsu Heavy Equipment
o Cummins Insite Heavy Equipment
o Prosis Volvo Heavy Equipment
Work Requirements
Pass pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.
Provide valid documentation for I-9 Immigration compliance.
Consistently display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers supervisors and the public.
Willingness to work nights weekends and overtime when required.
Report to work promptly at designated start times.
Operate various equipment safely and in accordance with fleet safety standards.
Maintain a valid drivers license and meet fleet safety program requirements.
Travel to different job sites using personal transportation and work away from home as needed.
Strict adherence to all safety requirements and company procedures.
Work collaboratively in a team setting providing assistance to colleagues and supervisors as needed.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times per OSHA/MSHA regulations.
Demonstrate physical capability to climb into equipment cabs using three-point entry.
Lift and carry objects weighing 50-70 lbs. between different levels and locations.
Exert force to move objects up to 70 lbs. push/pull and reach as needed.
Kneel stoop bend and twist as required for repairs and maintenance.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Work in environments with significant noise fumes and airborne dust.
Occasional exposure to carbon monoxide ozone and other hazardous gases.
Operate in close proximity to moving mechanical parts with risk of slipping or exposure to extreme temperatures.
Consistently wear required safety gear including hard hat safety glasses vest gloves steel-toed shoes and hearing protection.
What Sets You Apart
Youre a detail-oriented problem solver with advanced mechanical aptitude.
You thrive on hands-on work always seeking ways to innovate and improve.
Youre committed to safety reliability and teamwork.
You value continual learning and growth staying up to date on the latest technology and tools.
You take pride in being part of critical infrastructure projects that shape communities and drive progress.
Ready to Build Your Legacy
If youre a passionate technician with a drive for excellence and a proven track record in heavy equipment diagnostics and repairs we want to meet you. Join us and help pave the roads to the future one project at a time.
Take the next step in your career apply today and become a cornerstone of our success.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- Aninclusive 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 a large international organization.
If youre 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 Central Inc. a CRH Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
