Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Telemedicine program

Company-paid Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays/PTO

Gym membership

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to keep our Arkansas fleet running. You will diagnose and repair HDD rigs, excavators, vac trucks, and more, perform preventive maintenance, and head to job sites when needed.

The role splits roughly 60% in the shop and 40% in the field. You will use diagnostic tools, weld and fabricate as required, and log all work in digital records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic.
• HS diploma or GED required; diesel/HE tech program preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and diesel engine repair.
• Experience with HDD rigs, trenchers, mini excavators, or vac trucks preferred; OEM training a plus.
• ASE certification(s) preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience or certification preferred.
• OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain.
• Your own basic mechanic hand tools; diagnostic equipment provided
• Willingness to travel about 40% of the time, including overnight trips within Arkansas, with valid driver’s license and CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues.
• Maintaining our fleet: HDD rigs, excavators, trenchers, vac trucks, and more.
• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance (oil changes, fluid checks, greasing, inspections).
• Rebuilding or replacing major assemblies (engines, transmissions, differentials, brakes).
• Responding to breakdown calls on job sites and performing emergency field repairs.
• Welding and fabrication on frames, buckets, attachments, and trailers as needed.
• Documenting repairs, maintenance, parts ordered, and time in digital shop logs.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding

ASE certification

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel technology / heavy equipment program

Job description

Description

Serving Arkansas with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the Fleet / Equipment team. In this position, you will be keeping our fleet running - diagnosing and repairing HDD rigs, mini excavators, trenchers, vac trucks, and more, performing preventative maintenance, and heading out to job sites when equipment goes down in the field.

What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues using diagnostic equipment and schematics
• Maintaining our fleet - HDD rigs, mini excavators, trenchers, skid steers, vac trucks, bucket trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and pickups
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance - oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, greasing, and safety inspections
• Rebuilding, repairing, or replacing major assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and brake systems
• Responding to breakdown calls on job sites and performing emergency repairs in the field
• Welding and fabrication repairs on frames, buckets, attachments, and trailers as needed
• Documenting repairs, maintenance, parts ordered, and time spent in digital shop logs

What We Need From You

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic
• High school diploma or GED required; diesel technology or heavy equipment technician program preferred
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and diesel engine repair
• Experience with HDD rigs, trenchers, mini excavators, or vac trucks preferred; OEM training (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, CAT, etc.) a plus
• ASE certification(s) preferred
• Welding and fabrication experience or certification preferred
• OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain
• Your own basic mechanic hand tools - diagnostic equipment, specialty tools, and everything else is provided
• Comfortable with travel - about 40% of the time, including overnight out-of-state trips and day trips across Arkansas
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required; Class A or B CDL preferred

The Physical Reality

This job splits time between the shop and the field - about 60% in our shop and 40% on the road. When equipment goes down on a job site, you go to it, and that means working outdoors in whatever conditions the day brings. Expect to get dirty, get under machines, and solve problems with what you have on the truck.

• Lifting and carrying parts, components, and tools up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crawling, and lying under equipment
• Extended periods of standing in the shop and at job sites
• Climbing on and off equipment, trucks, and trailers
• Outdoor field repairs in all weather conditions
• Shop conditions including noise, fumes, grease, and fluids

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per company policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available at extremely low cost to employees.
• 24/7 Telemedicine program available to all employees and their immediate family members at NO COST
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company-paid Spousal and Children's Life Insurance benefit
• Company-paid Short-Term AND Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit sharing
• 11 paid company holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday per year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on years of service
• No Cost Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary gym membership