HEAVY EQUIPMENT / PLANTS MECHANIC

Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix specializes in aggregate and concrete needs. We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team of mobile mechanics. This Mobile Mechanic will work on our heavy equipment located at various locations throughout the county as well as our various mobile plants. If you like wrenching yellow iron, aren't afraid of working outside in the elements, enjoy manual labor, interacting with co-workers, and driving a shop truck to different local locations...this is the job for you!!!

Serving Northwest Washington since 1945, Cowden is committed to providing quality products and genuine customer care. We are a family company built on teamwork and pitching in to the get job done. Top candidates for employment will be safe and courteous, skilled, dependable, enthusiastic, and willing to follow directions. While each job requires different demands, we expect all our mechanics to be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs., climbing fixed-ladders, performing plant and equipment inspections, and handling adverse weather conditions.

This Mechanic position is responsible for providing the maintenance and repairs on our fleet of heavy equipment consisting of loaders, dozers, excavators, graders, etc. as well as maintenance and repairs on our two concrete plants, screening, jaw, cone, and wash plants. The ideal candidate will have extensive heavy equipment mechanic experience, and an understanding of production plant operations. This is a full-time, day shift position working Mon - Fri, with some overtime and Saturday shifts as needed. 40-60 hours a week, overtime is paid after 40.

JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW

• Conduct daily preventative maintenance and routine maintenance to preserve quality and minimize downtime of all various heavy equipment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose breakdowns with accuracy and perform plant/equipment repairs safely and efficiently
• Willingness and ability to perform work at high elevations, in confined spaces, and in undesirable conditions for extended periods of time
• Assist a team of mobile mechanics
• Ability to prioritize projects
• Work well with parts manager to order parts and supplies
• Communicate well with fleet manager, mechanics, and equipment operators
• Must always be safety conscious, especially when using powered equipment, maneuvering equipment/vehicles, must warn others before performing repairs that will include loud noise, sparks or fumes. Wear eye and ear protection as required.
• Complete tasks as assigned by management
• Maintains a safety-first focus and communicates and reports incidents to Safety Manager immediately

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possesses relevant job skills - journeyman level
• Capability to read, communicate, and complete maintenance logs in English
• Has demonstrated job specific experience and knowledge
• Ability to repair and maintain heavy equipment
• Proficient in arc welding, using an oxy/ace cutting torch, & operating hand/power tools
• Fabrication, electrical, maintenance and repair experience
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Trade School training (preferred)
• CDL (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Capability to lift/carry 50+ lbs., sit, stand, climb, squat, bend, kneel, walk, use hands, and withstand adverse weather conditions consistently throughout work shift
• Negative pre-employment drug screen (required)
• Criminal and Employment Background Check will be conducted
• Eligibility to work in the US

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications. Range: $40-$50 per hour PLUS benefits
  
• Overtime Pay after 40 hours/week
• Full time (40-60 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pet, disability, life, and supplemental insurances:
  
  • Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours annually, increasing to 120 hours after 3 years (PRO=Vacation and sick pay)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year (3 are personal choice days)
• Retirement Savings - contributions to 401K after 30 days of employment, employer matching program + core contributions
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Drug & Alcohol Free company

To join our team, please submit a resume online to this job post showing past employment history, explanation of gaps, and relevant job skills.

Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix is a LafargeHolcim company as of 01/01/2022 and we are excited to remain family oriented with our small town feel, while being able to offer the generous benefits and advancement of a large corporation.