Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Elliott-Equipment-Company; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-Owned

Friendly environment

80% Employer Paid Health Insurance

401K Matching

Uniforms provided

No nights or weekends

Mon-Fri 6am-4pm

Job summary

Elliott Equipment Company in Iowa is seeking a skilled heavy equipment mechanic to join a small, driven team. You will maintain and repair municipal equipment, diagnose complex issues, and install custom equipment on refuse trucks. DOT inspections and ongoing learning are part of the role.

We value self-motivation and tool ownership, and offer a family-friendly, no-nights-or-weekends schedule with competitive benefits in a long-standing family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Mechanic experience required.
• Must have own general tools.
• Class B CDL license or ability to obtain.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on municipal equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify hydraulic and electrical components.
• Coordinating and installing custom equipment on new and used refuse trucks.
• Evaluate and refurbish used truck trade-ins.
• Perform DOT inspections.

Skills

Mechanic experience

Heavy equipment experience

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding

CDL Class B

Tool ownership

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Tools

General tools

Job description

Elliott Equipment Company was founded in 1970. Today, it is one of the largest refuse and municipal equipment distributors. You will be joining a small team of dedicated experienced professionals. We aim to be the best and are looking for the best in their field to strengthen our team.

Why work for Elliott Equipment Company?

• Family-Owned Business
• Friendly work environment
• 80% Employer Paid Family Health Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Uniforms and Laundering provided at no cost to employees
• Monday – Friday, 6am – 4pm
• No nights or weekends!!

What will you do in a typical day?

• Performing various maintenance and repairs on a wide array of municipal equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, adjust, and modify all specialized heavy-duty components. (On the job training will be provided on specialized equipment.)
• Coordinating and installing custom equipment on new and used refuse trucks
• Evaluate and refurbish used truck trade-ins
• Perform DOT inspections

What would make you a good fit?

• Mechanic experience, required
• Heavy equipment mechanic experience a plus
• Hydraulic and electrical experience
• Strong welding skills are a plus
• Class B CDL license or the ability to obtain
• Self-motivated, willing to take initiative
• Willingness to expand your knowledge
• Must have your own general tools

As part of our application process, all applicants must have a valid drivers license. Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be authorized to work in the United States.