Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Edgerton, KS)

In 1979, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. began with a paving and maintenance operation and a dedication to service. Today the organization operates several lines of business that can cover all areas of need in a construction project.

The Bettis Group of Companies today include Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Mid-States Materials, LLC, Capital Trucking, LLC, Bettis Contractors, Inc., Capital Crane, LLC, Harbour Construction, Inc., Koss Construction Company and Midwest Pavement Grinding, LLC. From rock to road, construction to cranes, our ability to handle a complete job ensures both the best price and the best quality.

Bettis Companies hires the industry’s top professionals. Our crews are comprised of individuals who share the same commitment to quality, service, safety, and family.   At Bettis, we self-perform the majority of tasks, maintaining strict safety and quality control. Our client list grows steadily because we understand the importance of developing long-term relationships built on trust, performance, and reliability.  See the Bettis Companies in action here.  

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Overview:

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.

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 Requirements:

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

Benefits:

• 401(k)
  • 4% match
  • Profit sharing eligible after 1st year
• Health insurance (2 options)
  • HDHP with Health Savings Account ($500 employer funded)
  • PPO
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off 
  
  • 3 weeks annually upon hire (pro-rated to date of hire)
  • 4 weeks after 5 years
• Compensation package:
• Bonus opportunities
• Weekly pay

The Bettis Companies are Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Background, and credit check, and post-offer drug screenings may be required.