Heavy Equipment Technician in Fort Worth, Texas at Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

At Silver Creek Materials, we don't just move materials - we move industries forward. Located on the west side of Fort Worth, we are one of the largest sand, aggregate, mulching, composting, and recycling facilities in DFW. We're a team of hard workers who face each day head-on, celebrate wins together, and believe in doing things the right way. Whether you're operating equipment, selling materials, or supporting the team, you'll help build something bigger. If you're driven by grit, growth, and purpose, this is where your story begins. Check out our website here and our YouTube channel here!

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full time

Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6AM-4:00PM

Pay Range: $28.00-$35.00 DOE

About the role:

A Heavy Equipment Technician for a mining company is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting a variety of large machinery used in mining operations. This includes equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, haul trucks, and loaders. Given the fast-paced environment of mining sites, the role requires a deep understanding of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding career with unlimited possibilities for growth.

What you'll do:

1. Maintenance and Repair:
2. • Perform regular maintenance and repairs on mining equipment, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.
   • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
   • Troubleshoot and repair engines, transmissions, axles, and related mechanical systems.
3. Inspection and Diagnostics:
4. • Conduct inspections to assess the condition of machinery and identify potential problems before they cause breakdowns.
   • Use diagnostic tools and equipment to test systems and identify issues with engine performance, electrical systems, and hydraulics.
5. Documentation:
6. • Keep detailed records of maintenance and repairs, including parts used and time spent on each job.
   • Follow safety regulations and company policies while working on machinery.
7. Collaboration:
8. • Work closely with other team members, such as operators and supervisors, to ensure that equipment is serviced efficiently and that operational downtime is minimized.
   • Train or mentor junior mechanics on proper techniques and safety practices.
9. Safety Compliance:
10. • Ensure all repair work complies with the company's safety protocols and regulatory standards.
    • Adhere to safe work practices when working with heavy machinery, chemicals, and fuel.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment mechanics or a related field is recommended.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with heavy machinery, ideally in a mining, construction, or industrial setting is preferred.

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.