Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Quakertown, PA - 497391

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job ID: 497391

$1000 Sign on Bonus available. Oldcastle APG Lawn & Garden will also reimburse Maintenance Mechanic employees $250 a month ($3,000 annual limit) per year for purchase of tools.

Summary This role is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or Head Mechanic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Install, adjust, and repair production equipment, heavy trucks and special purpose machines as assigned * Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned * Weld and use cutting torch as required * Perform general repairs to plant structures * Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition * Test and troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery, determine repairs and discuss with Head Mechanic for approval and repair as needed * Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls and circuit boards * Install equipment and electrical components and test to ensure proper functioning * Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools and power tools * Replace and install parts as needed * Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation * Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

Requirements / Education / Experience * High school diploma/equivalent, or comparable in training, education or experience * Technical or vocational school certification or equivalent in training or experience * Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step by step instructions * Mechanical aptitude and ability are essential * Skilled in the use of hand and power tools * Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity, carpentry or related field preferred

Physical Requirements * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear * The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time * The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65 lbs. may arise from time to time - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift * The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body - bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

What CRH Offers You * Highly competitive base pay * Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs * Group retirement savings program * Health and wellness programs * A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity