Heavy Equipment and Plant Mechanic.

National Cement Limited T/A Kirk Concrete

Invites application for the position of Heavy Equipment and Plant Mechanic
The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing and repairs of all the company plant vehicles and equipment, including:

Duties:
• Concrete Mixer trucks and Concrete pump trucks
• Tractor heads, Trailers, Dump trucks
• Wheel loaders, Forklifts, Man lift, Skid loaders
• Cement loading and unloading equipment, air compressors and blowers, screw conveyors, air slides, bagging plant and dust collectors.
• Concrete plant and equipment including air compressors, screw conveyors, dust collectors, belt conveyors and front-end loaders
• Ensuring that all preventive maintenance is performed in accordance with established company’s scheduling guidelines.
• Attending road calls and assisting drivers in filing vehicles and equipment breakdown reports.
• Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, assist with keeping the shop working area and all hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment neat, clean and in good repair.
• Ensuring the safe disposal of used oil and batteries in accordance with the Company’s environmental policies and guidelines.
• Following Company’s safety regulations and always using prescribed safety equipment.
• Ensuring accurate time records and parts usage on all authorized jobs are kept and recorded daily on Company’s Work Orders.
• Reporting back to Maintenance Supervisor on any potential or current safety problems.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

The Mechanic reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Regular operating hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mon to Fri, 7am to 12pm Sat (45 regular hours per week, 195 average regular hours per month) and 24/7 availability is required. All employees are subject to random testing for drugs and alcohol.

Requirements:
At a minimum candidates must demonstrate:
1. Current, valid Cayman Islands Driver’s License, Group 4.
2. With at Least 3-year experience in working with heavy equipment, Trucks and/or industrial plants
3. Ability to understand and interpret shop manuals and specifications.
4. Knowledge and dexterity in operating and using shop tools and equipment.
5. Working experience in the overhaul and repairs of Diesel and gasoline engines, experience and understanding of hydraulic pumps and motors.
6. Ability to communicate effectively.
7. Proficiency in the English language.

The hourly wage for this position ranges from KYD $14.00 to KYD $17.00 per hour, plus pension and health benefits and two weeks of paid vacation.