Field Mechanic - Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun)

Company Overview
Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide — and earned us recognition as one of Oregon’s Top Workplaces for our dedication to employees and culture.

Position Overview 
We are looking for experienced Field Mechanics to join our Field Service Team and support our weekend shift (Friday–Sunday). Our Field Mechanics work on a diverse range of heavy equipment, including rock drills, crushers, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, haul trucks, and related support equipment. The role involves diagnosing equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, and completing repairs in the field to keep equipment safe, reliable, and performing at its best.

We are looking for mechanics who bring strong troubleshooting skills, sound mechanical judgment, and pride in quality workmanship. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently in the field, communicates well, takes ownership of their work, and is ready to travel where needed to support ARI’s projects and operations.

Shift

• Friday - Sunday, 12-hour shifts. Benefit from four consecutive days off each week, providing a flexible schedule for personal commitments. Additionally, we offer $10.00 per hour differential pay for weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays).

Compensation

• Wage Range: $30-$45/hour depending on experience and technical expertise. 
• Weekend Differential: Additional $10.00/hour for work performed on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Overtime: Offered when work is available.
• Per diem: $40.00 per day when staying at a company paid lodging accomodations.
• Benefits: Generous benefits package including per diem, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holiday pay and more.

Job Requirements/ Qualifications

• Education: Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Driver License: Valid driver’s license with a driving record that includes no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs. CDL strongly preferred or a commitment to acquire CDL upon hire.
• Drug Test and Physical Screening: Pre-employment drug test and physical required. We conduct random drug tests and post-accident testing. ARI maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana.
• Travel Commitment: Willingness to travel regularly to field locations.

Additional Skills Required

• Values-Driven: Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, grit, and continuous improvement.
• Communication: Clear and professional communicator with internal teams, customers, and vendors.
• Problem Solving: Effectively diagnoses and resolves mechanical issues efficiently to minimize equipment downtime.
• Adaptability: Able to manage diverse mechanical challenges and quickly adjust to changing priorities in the field.
• Attention to Detail: Performs thorough inspections and repairs to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborates effectively within a crew, contributing positively toward shared goals.
• Safety Awareness: Committed to safe work practices and adhering to procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Field Service: Travels to customer sites to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment in the field.
• Customer Communication: Interacts professionally with customers and support personnel to troubleshoot and address repair needs.
• Diagnostics: Analyzes and diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic system issues
• Repairs & Rebuilds: Performs repair or replacement of components including engines, transmissions, final drives, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, and related systems.
• Documentation:  Writes detailed service reports and completes work orders, parts lists, and timecards accurately and promptly.
• Technology Use: Utilizes service software and tools as required for diagnostics and reporting
• Vehicle Care:  Maintains a clean, professional company service vehicle in good working condition
• Procedural Compliance:  Follows manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
• Additional Duties: Performs a range of duties to support field maintenance and repair operations as needed.

Safety

• Safety commitment: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

Benefits

• Service Truck  We provide Field Mechanics with a Kenworth service truck that can be taken home post shift.
• Laptop  We provide Field Mechanics with a company laptop that can be used for diagnostics.
• iPhone  We provide Field Mechanics with iPhones or a monthly cell phone allowance for phone calls, emails, text messaging and mobile time keeping.
• Tool Allowance  We provide Field Mechanics with a tool allowance of $75 per month. 
• Fuel Card & Credit Card We provide Field Mechanics with fuel cards and credit cards to charge company expenses.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.
• Vision Insurance We pay 100% of employee premiums
• Dental Insurance We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services   to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k  We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.
• work through both personal and professional issues.
• Company Paid Lodging  When working on jobs requiring more than 1.5 hours one-way travel time, we arrange and pay 100 percent of lodging accomodations. 

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.