Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mechanic PositionFull-time or part-time mechanic position for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on. Soiltesting Inc. is a geotechnical drilling contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per week position but may require some overtime. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for overtime.Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance and repair to equipment and trucks is the primary task.Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.Perform and record routine maintenance according to schedule.Provide routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.Repair equipment as needed.Welding, welding/build-up auger tools, secondary task; not a prerequisite to mechanic position, but a plus.Keep an accurate log of all work performed.Keep the work area clean and safe.Adhere to company work safety policies.Provide your own set of basic hand tools.Qualifications:Experience conducting routine heavy equipment and truck repair/maintenance.Demonstrated experience inspecting heavy equipment and trucks.Practical mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.Sound mechanical problem-solving skills.Ability to work with minimal supervision.The ability to operate heavy equipment, a CDL, and or welding fabrication ability; is a plus.Equipment includes:Drill rigs, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, geoprobe, trucks, trailers, and small engines.We offer excellent benefits including:Health insurance (90% +/- company covered costs). (full-time employee).Paid holidays.Paid vacation.401K matching (4.5 to 5%).Uniforms.Work boot allowance.Cell phone reimbursement allowance.Profit sharing (typically 2.5-5.5%).