Mechanic

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Midland provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We strive to provide the traveling public the safest roads while becoming the premier emulsion producer and pavement preservation construction company in the northeast. Midland’s mission has been to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about Midland visit .

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit .

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Job Summary

Midland Asphalt Materials Inc. a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides advanced pavement preservation solutions for our customers’ needs. We are currently looking for a Mechanic for our Tonawanda, NY facility. This position performs fleet maintenance duties by maintaining and repairing vehicles and equipment. This includes a full range of repairs and maintenance: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and diesel engine. The pay range for this position is $25 - $30 per hour.

Main Responsibilities

• Road tests, inspects and troubleshoots heavy duty trucks and equipment to assess condition and diagnose repairs
• Tunes, repairs and performs limited overhaul of diesel engines
• Fabricates special parts and up fits new equipment
• Adjusts, repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds carburetors and fuel injection systems
• Installs, troubleshoots, adjusts, replaces, repairs, and rewires electrical systems and components, such as ignitions, signals, lights, and electrical controls, including computer controlled components
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus
• Adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or rebuilds drum and disc braking systems, valves, master cylinders, and pneumatic or other hydraulic controls
• Repairs and replaces suspension and steering components
• Adjusts and/or repairs automatic and manual transmissions, differentials, power-take-off drives, clutches, and related drive train components
• Uses welding and cutting equipment to make repairs or modify equipment
• Assists other technicians with jobs requiring more than one person
• Orders materials and supplies required for maintenance and repair work
• Keeps records of work performed, time and materials used by job
• Performs on-site field repairs to stationary or disabled equipment
• Additional duties as assigned by lead mechanic

Qualifications and Physical Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Must have a valid medcal certificate or be able to obtain one
• 1-2 years’ experience or degree in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Diesel Technology in lieu of experience is preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 75lbs
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to extended periods of physical activity in extreme heat
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Required to work varying hours, including nights/weekends, and overnight travel may be required

Culture At Midland

• Collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team environment
• Seek to hire for culture add
• Work-life balance is supported

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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [email protected] .