The Role and the Company 

Lehigh Hanson is North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt.  We have hundreds of plants and thousands of employees working across the United States and Canada.  We are also part of Heidelberg Cement Group, one of the world's largest building materials companies. 

The Mobile Equipment Mechanic role is based in Jersey Shore, PA and reports directly to the Plant Manager.    

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO

Do you pride yourself in the ability to fix anything?  Lehigh Hanson is seeking a Plant Maintenance Mechanic to assist with the maintenance operations at this site. You will have the opportunity to tackle new challenges each and every day to keep the plant running smoothly and efficiently.

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Repairs and assesses malfunctions, rebuilds, and performs maintenance on construction equipment, such as cranes, power shovels, scrapers, paving machines, motor graders, trench-digging machines, conveyors, bulldozers, dredges, pumps, compressors and pneumatic tools
• Operate individually and within a team environment
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures; perform daily equipment inspections, as well as identify and assist in correcting unsafe conditions

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance scheduling
• 3-5 years of journeyman level mechanic experience required
• Valid drivers' license required.  Class A or B preferred
• 5 years heavy mobile equipment experience
• Experience preferred on dozer, Cat haul trucks, front end loaders, mobile cranes, and forklifts
• Physical Requirements:  sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment
• MSHA Part 48 Training a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Secure, long-term employment 
• Competitive wage and benefits package 
• Training and development 
• Opportunities for advancement 
• OT available 

Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace.

External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship.