Mechanic Helper

Lynx Cat Mountain Quarry keeps contractors supplied with granite aggregate from our Hinkley operation. As Mechanic Helper you keep crushers, loaders, and haul trucks running so rock leaves the pit on schedule. Downtime here stops production; your work keeps it moving.

Complete daily walk-around inspections and fluid checks on all mobile and plant equipment so the lead mechanic can start repairs before the first load of the day.

Assist in scheduled preventive maintenance so unplanned downtime stays under 8 hours per week on critical crushers and loaders.

Fetch parts, tools, and fluids and stage them at the job so repair time drops by at least 20 percent versus working alone.

Help diagnose common diesel, hydraulic, and electrical faults under direction and document findings so the same issue does not recur.

Keep the shop and service truck organized, inventory parts, and log work so the next shift starts with everything in place.

Learn one new repair procedure each month and perform it independently within 90 days.

You report to the Lead Mechanic on a small 11-50 person crew. Work is split between an open-air shop and the quarry floor in desert heat and dust. You have standard hand tools, a service truck, and parts budget for common wear items. Heavy equipment and plant assets are on site; you will not operate production machines until trained.

Mechanical aptitude shown by prior work on engines, hydraulics, or farm/construction equipment.

Ability to lift 50 lb, work on your feet, and tolerate heat, dust, and noise for a full shift.