Field Mechanic – Diesel & Hydraulic Systems (100% Travel)

Henkels & McCoy; Salem (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. in Salem, IL, is seeking an experienced Mechanic to maintain and repair fleet vehicles used in field construction, including diesel engines and hydraulic systems. The role involves servicing a variety of equipment and documenting PM reports.

Travel is 100% with expenses reimbursed; welding and fabrication skills are required. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years as a mechanic, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires experience repairing diesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• 100% travel required (travel expenses are reimbursed)
• Requires experience repairing air brakes; certification is preferred but not required.
• Experienced in welding and small fabrication.
• Must have at least 3 years experience working as a mechanic or service technician.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to walk – sometimes long distances over uneven and wet surfaces.
• Class A CDL preferred. Fifth wheel endorsement a plus.

Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance and service of fleet vehicles at assigned intervals.
• Documentation of PM reports & equipment repair logs.
• Ford, Peterbilt, John Deere, Altec, Terex, Versalift, International, Cat and Vermeer experience.
• Ability to utilize laptop, smart devices and software as a tool of the trade.
• Need electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Be able to install and maintain telematics equipment such as Zonar.
• Hydraulic and engine repairs.
• Air brake repairs.
• Chassis repairs.
• Repair of construction type fleet equipment and vehicles (including all phases of aerial device repairs).
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Field welding and fabrication on dirt and rock engagement equipment

Skills

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Air brakes

Welding & fabrication

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Telematics software

Laptop proficiency

Tools

Telematics software

Fleet maintenance software

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. in Salem, IL, is seeking an experienced Mechanic to maintain and repair fleet vehicles used in field construction, including diesel engines and hydraulic systems. The role involves servicing a variety of equipment and documenting PM reports.

Travel is 100% with expenses reimbursed; welding and fabrication skills are required. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years as a mechanic, be able to lift 50 lbs, and work with minimal supervision.