Field Mechanic

Kids for the Future; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Tapani is seeking a Field Mechanic to ensure repairs on heavy equipment in the field and assist in shop maintenance as needed. The role involves diagnosing problems, repairing at job sites, and driving a service truck while documenting time and repairs.

Hours typically 7am–5pm; on-call availability may be required. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) options with employer match.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Mechanic experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable in equipment repairs and troubleshooting.
• Ability to be creative on getting machines up and running.
• Knowledge of CAT ET & SIS and John Deere Service Advisor.
• Vocational training can be helpful but a few years hands on training will better prepare you to work independently
• CDL license may be needed.
• Able to listen and follow direction.
• Ability to be on call as needed.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads.
• Mainly field work with some office work.
• Completing maintenance and mechanic work on heavy equipment.
• Hours typically range between the hours of 7am to 5pm.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment problems and repair equipment at job sites
• Document time and repairs
• Drive service truck to and from repair locations

Skills

Diagnose equipment problems

Repair equipment in the field

Drive service truck

On-call readiness

Listening and following directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training helpful

Tools

CAT ET

SIS

John Deere Service Advisor

CDL license (may be needed)

Job description

• Base Pay $30.82 - $46.23 / Hour
• Job Category Equipment Shop

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Field Mechanic is responsible for ensuring repairs on heavy equipment in the field are completed as assigned. The Field Mechanic will also assist in the heavy equipment repairs in the shop as backup. Support in heavy equipment maintenance as needed.

Responsibility

• Diagnose equipment problems and repair equipment at job sites
• Document time and repairs
• Drive service truck to and from repair locations

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Mechanic experience preferred but not required
• Knowledgeable in equipment repairs and troubleshooting
• Ability to be creative on getting machines up and running
• Knowledge of CAT ET & SIS and John Deere Service Advisor
• Vocational training can be helpful but a few years hands on training will better prepare you to work independently
• CDL license may be needed
• Able to listen and follow direction
• Ability to be on call as needed
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads
• Mainly field work with some office work
• Completing maintenance and mechanic work on heavy equipment
• Hours typically range between the hours of 7am to 5pm

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $30.82 - $46.23 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match