Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Description

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"

We are growing and in need of an Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic for our VSS International, Inc. facility.

Come join a team with a great company culture that offers competitive wages and benefits!! We offer Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision Care Insurance. We offer a 401k program. A Pension Program, Life Insurance, AD&D and opportunities for growth and development. 

The Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic will  be part of a mobile construction crew who will service the Western states where our crews are currently performing work. The Field Mechanic will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on our Heavy and Diesel Equipment when and where it is necessary. Our Field Mechanic may be away for periods of 2-3 weeks at a time. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Travel in a Commercial maintenance truck to various jobsites throughout the western US.
• Repair and maintenance on specialized equipment such as, oil distributor trucks, loaders/rollers, macropavers, pick-up trucks, and other various equipment.
• The right candidate will be a self-starter, self-motivated, punctual, organized, a hardworking individual with good mechanical skills.
• Will be required to work on hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Able to follow direction unsupervised and work well alone or in a team environment.
• This position will require travel to work on the equipment at various sites in the surrounding area and out of town and out of state work.
• Must be able to work all hours as needed, overtime and weekends.
• Visual inspections repair and preventative maintenance on all construction equipment.
• Works in the shop when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years' experience in diesel truck and heavy construction equipment repair
• Basic welding & metal fabrication
• Must have own tools.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License required.
• Capability to travel to construction sites and be away for periods of 2-3 weeks at a time.

EDUCATIONS and/or WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years' experience in diesel truck and heavy equipment repair

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law