Mechanic

Job Summary

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We are currently looking for a Mechanic for our Tonawanda, NY facility. This position performs fleet maintenance duties by maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment. This includes a full range of repairs and maintenance: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine. The pay range for this position is $25 – $30 per hour.

Main Responsibilities

• Road tests, inspects and troubleshoots heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess condition and diagnose repairs
• Tunes, repairs and performs limited overhaul of diesel engines
• Fabricates special parts and up fits new equipment
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds carburetors and fuel injection systems
• Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces, repairs, and rewires electrical systems and components, such as ignitions, signals, lights, and electrical controls, including computer controlled components
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus
• Adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or rebuilds drum and disc braking systems, valves, master cylinders, and pneumatic or other hydraulic controls
• Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components
• Adjusts and/or repairs automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, power-take-off drives, clutches, and related drive train components
• Uses welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or modify equipment
• Assists other technicians with jobs requiring more than one person
• Orders materials and supplies required for maintenance and repair work
• Keeps records of work performed, time and materials used by job
• Performs on-site field repairs to stationary or disabled equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by lead mechanic

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must have a valid medcal certificate or be able to obtain one
• 1-2 years’ experience or degree in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technology in lieu of experience is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to extended periods of physical activity in extreme heat
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required

Culture At Midland

• Collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team environment
• Seek to hire for culture add
• Work-life balance is supported