Junior Mechanic | Jones Mill Quarry
Martin Marietta Materials

Job Info

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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Jr. Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance on heavy equipment such as wheel loaders, haul units, portable crushing and screening plants, and other earth moving equipment. The main objective of the Jr. Mechanic is to perform all lubrication activities to prevent failures and optimize operating costs.

Requirements

• Must have a flexible work schedule and be able to work weekends
• Inspect equipment during lubrication using the latest technology
• Maintain lube storage and handling room
• Properly dispose of used oil and filters
• Prevent and clean oil spills and leaks
• Order lubricants as required to maintain optimal stock
• PM and repair lube systems or equipment
• Maintain filters, breathers and other components
• Collect and send oil samples for analysis as per schedule

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent GED, or work experience required
• Minimum of 2 years heavy equipment experience preferred
• Trade school or related mechanical/technical certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in English language
• Knowledge of maintenance of heavy equipment/Caterpillar and Komatsu preferred
• Ability or willingness to learn use of computers
• Ability or willingness to use mobile devices for e mails, texts and CMMS
• Ability to work up to 60+ hours a week, depending on business needs

Physical Requirements

• Work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
• Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
• Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters
• Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors
• Able to reason through difficult operations problems, resolve said problems and/or relate same to others

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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