Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Full-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 weak position but may require some OT. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.
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%).