Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Tucson, AZ

Position Title:  Mobile Equipment Mechanic                                            

POSITION OVERVIEW

Repair, maintain, install, and adjust mobile equipment such as autos, trucks, loaders, dozers, excavators, cranes, manlift, forklift, water trucks, sweepers, small locomotive equipment, other mobile equipment, and all types of internal combustion engines. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Skilled mechanic who, under supervision, safely performs maintenance, inspections, diagnose, and repair brake systems, engines, air conditioning systems, electrical components, computer systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, transmission, and tires

·         Performs preventative maintenance on mobile equipment such as replacing fluids, filters, and lubricating parts.

·         Responds to calls out in the field to assist with mobile equipment.

·         Work with other crafts to facilitate safe and practical completion of installations and repairs of equipment.

·         Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned according to business needs.

·         Assists plant employees in the proper operation of equipment.

·         Properly communicate the status of his assigned job with the relieving shift mechanics and shop supervisors.

·         Ability to operate mine equipment such as Boom trucks, forklifts, man-baskets, etc.

·         Must understand Asarco environmental policies; understand and practice all safety procedures for work environment and demonstrate effective communication skills.

·         Follow Standard operating Procedures (SOP) and work area instructions and participate in safety and environmental activities.

·         Must have basic tools to perform jobs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·         Applicant must have good communications skills (oral and written).

·         Must be able to manage time effectively and set priorities.

·         Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks and troubleshoot problems.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals in English.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must be capable to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Availability to work any shift, including weekends and holidays. (Shifts may be rotating; operations are (24/7/365).
• The ability to work in conditions of extreme heat, extreme cold, vibration, chemicals (airborne and/or skin exposure, high noise levels, confined spaces, heights.
• Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, stairs, ramps, and the like with agility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·         Must have high school diploma or GED.

·         Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, and/or a four-year state approved apprenticeship.

·         Current A/C Section 609 Certification

The Hayden Concentrator is located 81 miles southeast of Phoenix and 55 miles northeast of Tucson.  We have a robust carpool / vanpool program and encourage employees to participate.  Employees save more than 50% of their commuting costs while reading, sleeping, or just enjoying the view.

A core value of ASARCO LLC is “Safety First.” The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes.

ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen (hair analysis).

ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.