Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Lecompton, KS)

Job Summary

Mid-States Materials is seeking Diesel Mechanics at our Big Springs and Edgerton quarries. Seeking dedicated people with the desire to learn and build a career while exceeding the highest quality and safety standards. Diesel Mechanics are responsible for the operational capabilities of heavy machinery and mobile equipment within the field.

Excellent Benefits & Incentives!!

• Highly Competitive Pay


• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays


• Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Safety, Profit-Sharing


• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program


• Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety


• Stable Company with Strong Growth


• A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment/machinery to ensure proper operating condition


• Proper utilization of hand tools, precision instruments, and power tool


• Adjust and reassemble equipment


• Perform routine maintenance


• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions


• Rebuild gas and diesel engines


• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test instruments


• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools


• Recondition and replace parts


• Specialize in repairing and maintaining parts of the engine


• Adjust vehicle components according to specifications


• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance


• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction


• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles


• Operate crane, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment


• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices

Other Duties

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit


• Talk


• Hear


• Stand


• Walk


• Bend

The employee must regularly lift and/or move 1-50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

• Close vision


• Distance vision


• Color vision


• Peripheral vision


• Depth perception

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a repair shop environment, and occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Requirements and Education

• Over 18 years of age


• Eligible to work in the United States


• Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical


• High school education or GED equivalent


• Minimum 1 year related experience/training or equivalent combination of education or experience

Thank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Harbour Construction, Koss Construction, Midwest Pavement Grinding and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.

Mid-States Materials, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.