Ready Mix Mechanic

Ready Mix Mechanic

Company: BARRETT INDUSTRIES

Job Location: PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK, USA

Type of Contract: Regular

Subsidiary: Upstone Materials, Inc. operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Upstone is the leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York.

Mission: Maintains and repairs equipment, vehicles, and/or facilities used for carrying out the operations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Road tests, inspects and troubleshoots Ready Mix trucks and equipment to assess condition and diagnose repairs
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus
• Adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or rebuilds drum and disc braking systems, valves, master cylinders, and pneumatic or other hydraulic controls
• Fabricates special parts and up fits new equipment
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds carburetors and fuel injection systems
• Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces, repairs, and rewires electrical systems and components, such as ignitions, signals, lights, and electrical controls, including computer-controlled components
• Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components
• Adjusts and/or repairs automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, power-take-off drives, clutches, and related drive train components
• Uses welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or modify equipment
• Performs on-site field repairs to stationary or disabled equipment

Teamwork & Responsibilities:

• Ensuring an open line of communication between departments
• Assists other technicians with jobs requiring more than one person
• Work in a team environment; assist co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties
• Communicate openly, honestly, and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and all others
• Work with fellow employees to complete assigned tasks set forth by management

Education:

Must have a valid CDL B license and a good driving record. 3-5 years' experience or degree in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technology in lieu of experience is preferred.

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.