Summary
The Mechanic maintains and repairs all company construction equipment including excavators, skid-steers, gypcrete pumps, and generators. This role requires a CDL A to transport equipment and materials. When maintenance and delivery needs are satisfied, this role functions as an integral crew member to support gypcrete operations on active job sites.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely and accurately perform necessary repairs and preventative maintenance on company vehicles and/or equipment.
- Diagnose problems and determine whether to repair them in-house or send them out.
- Perform general mechanical repair and maintenance to keep the fleet in service.
- Manages upkeep and organization of shop, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Record and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing vehicles, equipment, and rentals.
- Perform DOT annual inspections on trucks and trailers.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.
Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
- High School Diploma (GED or High School Equivalence Certificate).
- Mechanic’s Certificate or deemed equivalent experience.
- CDL A (airbrakes preferred).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the workplace/job location(s).
- Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.
- 2+ years of experience working on diesel equipment (construction equipment preferred).
- Working knowledge of hydraulics – standard systems, motors, valves, and pumps.
- Working knowledge of diesel and gas engines to perform service at proper intervals.
- 3-5 years of experience in a construction-related position.
- Familiar with commonly used equipment, tools, and materials.
- Prior experience working in a high-performance, team-orientated environment.
- Ability to lift 80 lbs.
- Ability to Pass DOT physical and able to maintain medical card.
- Ability to work non-typical days and hours based on construction schedules, often beyond 40 hours per week.
- Ability to pass drug screening.
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred education and experience
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in a typical construction site environment. This position requires long periods of standing and should be able to lift 80 pounds.
Position type and expected hours of work.
This is a full-time shop/field position. Typical hours will range from 45 to 50 per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.
Travel
This position requires travel to the company’s shop and will commute to job sites as needed.
Office Location
311 London Rd. Delaware, Ohio 43015
Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:
- Weekly pay
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
- Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
- Scholarship opportunities for dependents
- Leadership development opportunities
Perks associated with this role
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.
About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete™ and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine.
Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply.
Kent Underlayments
We are national leaders in gypsum floor underlayment and sound mat installation. We help architects, engineers, and general contractors customize underlayment and sound control systems to meet or exceed architectural specifications. Whether new construction or a landmark revitalization, we bring deep product expertise and extensive manpower to every job.
About our Columbus-based Kent Underlayments Group
Our Columbus-based Kent Underlayments group provides underlayment, sound mat, and floor leveling services. Our crews perform new construction and renovation work in a variety of multi-family, commercial, and residential properties. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that shape and revitalize your community. Learn more about Kent Underlayments by visiting underlayments.kentcompanies.com.
EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
