Heavy Equipment Technician

Heavy Equipment Technician

APAC Central Inc., 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, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician.

Why Work With Us?

• Pay: $26-$28- Depending on Experience.
• 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

• 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 Driver's License and pass DOT exams per State and Federal regulations. Air brakes skills test required for vehicles with air brakes.

What We're Looking For

• 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: Cat ET Heavy Equipment Komatsu Heavy Equipment Cummins Insite Heavy Equipment Prosis Volvo Heavy Equipment
• 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 driver's 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.

What Sets You Apart?

• You're a detail-oriented problem solver with advanced mechanical aptitude.
• You thrive on hands-on work, always seeking ways to innovate and improve.
• You're 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.

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.

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.