Heavy Equipment Mechanic

CalPortland; Fillmore (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Heavy Equipment Lube Tech in Fillmore, CA. This hourly, full‑time role performs preventative and minor repairs on heavy equipment, with responsibilities including diagnostics, welding, fabrications, and maintaining service records.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma/GED, own tools, and experience in an industrial shop environment. Compensation ranges from $30.00 to $45.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own tools required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment.
• Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment.
• Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed.
• Checks and fills fluid levels and performs routine maintenance.
• Maintains service and maintenance records.
• Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP.
• Maintains relationships with plant personnel.
• Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacts vendors as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial shop experience

Teamwork

Equipment testing

Tool ownership

Microsoft Office

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Visionlink

CAT SIS Program

Job description

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The Heavy Equipment Lube Tech performs preventative and minor repair and restorative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$30.00 to $45.00 HOURLY

Responsibilities

• Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment such as scrapers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks and pick-ups
• Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment
• Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed
• Checks and fills fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance
• Maintains service, repair and maintenance records
• Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP
• Maintains positive relationships with plant personnel
• Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacting vendor reps as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities
• Able to provide own tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 60 lbs., bending, stooping and stretching

Preferred:

• Welding experience
• Experience working with Visionlink
• SAP experience
• Mechanics Certifications
• CAT SIS Program experience

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Location:

FILLMORE, CA, US, 93015

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Ventura
Nearest Secondary Market: Oxnard