Master Mechanic
1 month ago
Seligman
Job DescriptionSalary: MECHANIC MASTER SAFETYSENSITIVE POSITION Kemp Quarries Inc., a privately owned group of companies, is a leading producer and supplier of construction aggregatesincluding crushed stone, sand, and gravelserving NE Oklahoma, SW Missouri, and NW Arkansas. We are currently seeking a Mechanic Master to join our team. Job Summary The Mechanic Master is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and supporting our mobile equipment and crushing fleet. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, technical expertise, and the ability to work in demanding environments. Key Responsibilities • Follow all MSHA, DOT, and company safety rules and regulations, • Perform preventative maintenance, preshift inspections, and repairs on mobile equipment, • Maintain crushing and mobile equipment fleet, • Operate and maintain company vehicles, • Perform welding, brazing, and cutting as needed, • Communicate effectively with the shop regarding repairs and equipment status, • Complete additional duties as assigned Qualifications • Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check, • Technical school certification preferred, • Welding certification helpful, • Valid drivers license required; CDL beneficial, • Ability to work flexible schedules and travel to various work locations, • Reliable, hardworking, and safetyfocused, • Ability to operate various types of heavy equipment, • May be required to complete DOT physical or MSHA certification, • Strong troubleshooting skills across:, • Engines, • Transmissions, • Torque converters, • Differentials and final drives, • Electrical, hydraulic, fuel, AC, and brake systems, • Ability to remove and install major components (engines, transmissions, differentials, torque converters), • Ability to read and interpret written instructions and schematics Required Skills • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals, • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, • Strong math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure), • Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions, • Ability to use Cat ET program for troubleshooting and calibration, • Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams, • Strong followthrough and reliable attendance, • Commitment to accuracy, quality, and timely completion of work, • Treats others with respect and professionalism Education • High school diploma or GED; OR, • One to three years of related experience/training; OR, • Equivalent combination of education and experience Experience • Minimum three (3) years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment and/or rock crushing equipment, • Experience in public works maintenance, crushing, construction, heavy equipment dealerships, or maintenance facilities, • Knowledge of diesel/gas engines, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems, • Ability to remove/install parts, disassemble/assemble components, and test/adjust assemblies with minimal supervision, • Familiarity with hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring instruments Physical Demands • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear, • Frequently required to climb or balance, • Occasionally required to sit or smell, • Must have strong vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment Work Environment • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and toxic/caustic chemicals, • Frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions, high places, fumes, outdoor weather, extreme heat/cold, • Occasional exposure to electrical shock and vibration, • Noise level is typically moderate Benefits • A culture built on loyalty and commitment, • Competitive pay, • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and shortterm disability, • 401(k) with company match, • Vacation and paid holidays