Heavy Equipment Mechanic

it's what's inside that counts

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There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Diagnose malfunctions on equipment and perform repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance on engines and hydraulic systems for on and off road mobile equipment (including vehicles such as trucks and trailers) and maintains stationary equipment
• Operate the following mobile equipment: loaders, forklifts, trucks, material handlers and other various equipment to troubleshoot
• Performs a wide range of physical activity including operating aerial lifts at various heights
• Use computers to issue parts and update comments on work orders/task lists including diagnostic programs for engines and hydraulic systems, OEM, and brake systems
• Ensure all jobs are completed in a proficient and safe manner when working within the plant and/or garage shop areas while wearing Personal Protective Equipment
• Assistin inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy mobile equipment such as loaders, haul trucks, forklifts, manlifts, and mobile cranes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and ensure accurate documentation of all completed work.
• Participate in CMC Safety Programs and proactively uphold the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and basic component replacements following established procedures.
• Read and follow technical manuals, schematics, and drawings to support maintenance tasks.
• Support senior mechanics in completing repairs and coordinating work with operations to minimize downtime.
• Use basic diagnostic tools and test equipment to identify and verify equipment issues.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 3 years experience with basic knowledge of hydraulic systems, mechanical and electronic engines, mobile equipment, and vehicles
• Must be able to perform minor repairs and routine tasks efficiently, correctly, and safely
• Must keep clean and safe work area and comply with all plant specific rules, procedures, and duties
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn from senior mechanics, and strong communication with team members and leaders.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures and perform physical tasks such as climbing, bending, lifting, and working at heights.

Your Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Vocation School or previous Diesel Mechanic experience a plus.

We are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world!

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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