Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Scruggs Company; Hahira (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scruggs Company, Inc. (TSC) is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our local operations in Georgia. This role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of diesel and hydraulic powered equipment and vehicles.

You will diagnose mechanical problems, perform welding and fabrication, and use Fleetwatcher, Insite, Cat-ET and JPro to maintain accurate records. A valid driver's license and ability to pass drug tests and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy equipment mechanics - diesel and hydraulics.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass drug testing and background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems.
• Welding and fabricating.
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safety procedures.
• Provide updates to Shop Foreman on repairs and communicate effectively.

Skills

Diagnosing problems

Welding and fabrication

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleetwatcher

Insite

Cat-ET

JPro

Job description

The Scruggs Company, Inc. (TSC) is a growing road construction company. Our company is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our local operations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems
• Welding and fabricating
• Ability to perform a variety of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic adjustments and repairs on gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and heavy construction equipment
• Ability to diagnose problems and make the appropriate adjustments, repairs, or replacements to electrical, hydraulic, engine, transmission, drive train, and mechanical systems
• Ability to use a variety of tools including but not limited to personal tools, common shop hand tools, hoist or crane equipment, grinders, welders, power tools, precision mechanic tools
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow safe practices and procedures
• Provide updates to Shop Foreman on all repairs and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Complete required record keeping and reporting utilizing company software including Fleetwatcher, Insite, Cat-ET and JPro
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy equipment mechanics - diesel and hydraulics
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to work days, nights, or weekends as needed
• Must be able to meet company MVR requirements and have a valid driver's license
• Employer conducts drug testing and background check
• We offer competitive salaries and fringe benefits.
• EOE/AA, DFWP, We Honor Those Who Have Served.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.