Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Are you tired of working for a big corporation? Ready to manage a shop?

Are you working as a freelance Mechanic and can’t seem to get paid on a timely basis?

If this sounds like you this opportunity might be the next step in your continued career as a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager.

Our client seeks a Heavy Equipment Shop Manager who is responsible for equipment mechanics and the maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and welding. The equipment includes excavators, loaders, backhoes, blades, semis, and off-road haul trucks as well as pickups, pumps, and generators. Most of the minor equipment repairs take place in the field, the major work is conducted in the shop. The position includes operating and maintaining a company provided medium-duty mechanic truck or 2 ton pick-up with service bed and other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

10+ years related equipment repair, servicing and maintenance experience minimum.

Shop Management experience a plus.

Your own tools, valid driver’s license, and a clean driving record.

Formal diesel mechanic training that includes maintenance and repair of hydraulic and electrical systems.

Class A driver’s license and certified welding experience preferred.

Experience with excavators, loaders, back hoes, blades, scrapers, dump truck, semis and off-road trucks as well as pickups, pumps, and generators.

Maintenance on mixed fleet of heavy construction equipment.

Monitoring and performing routine schedule maintenance.

Participate with all departments to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Salaried Position.

Perform the physical requirements of walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting over 40 lbs.

Time Management skills greatly desired.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and equipment list. On your equipment list, be sure to include details of type, model and manufacturer, and your personal involvement in these repairs.

Salaries and benefits listed herein are only a guideline. Any and all information listed above is subject to change and will be adjusted depending on experience.

All searches are held in the utmost discretion. Confidentiality is exercised to the fullest, both to our candidates and clients. There are no fees to our candidates.