Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Lehigh Hanson - Oak Lawn, IL

Full-time

Oak Lawn, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Mining (except Oil and Gas)

About the position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Mobile Equipment Mechanic for their Thornton, Illinois facility. The role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while performing repair and maintenance functions on heavy equipment. The mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing various systems, including diesel and gasoline engines, power trains, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, while maintaining good housekeeping and completing necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
• Perform diesel and gasoline engine repairs.
• Diagnose and perform power train component repairs.
• Troubleshoot and perform hydraulic system repairs.
• Diagnose and repair truck air brake systems.
• Repair suspension and steering systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems.
• Perform specialized component repairs such as hydraulic and mechanical drives.
• Make minor repairs including welding and cutting.
• Perform and track Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with Hanson's PM Program.
• Perform road calls in a safe, fast, and professional manner when necessary.
• Maintain good housekeeping and keep company records and complete work orders on equipment.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Prefer high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of one year of experience repairing heavy equipment or vocational training.
• NYS Heavy Equipment Inspector's License or ability to obtain.
• Ability to write legibly to complete work orders and other required paperwork.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance manuals.
• Basic hand and air tools required to repair heavy duty trucks.
• 1 to 4 years of experience required.