Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Soil Testing, Inc; Oxford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401K matching

Uniforms

Work boot allowance

Cell phone reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A Geotechnical Drilling Contractor in Connecticut is seeking an experienced Mechanic for full-time maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include significant health insurance coverage, paid holidays, and a 401K matching plan. Position may require some overtime, depending on the versatility of skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience as a mechanic.
• Experience conducting routine maintenance and inspections on heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently and perform repairs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy equipment and trucks.
• Diagnose and repair issues in machinery.
• Perform routine maintenance according to the schedule.
• Keep accurate logs of all work performed.

Skills

Routine heavy equipment and truck repair

Mechanical problem-solving skills

Inspection of heavy equipment

Diagnostic skills

Tools

Drill rigs

Backhoes

Excavators

Skid steer

Geoprobe

Trucks

Trailers

Small engines

Job description

Overview

Full-time or part-time mechanic position for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) Mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on. Soiltesting Inc. is a Geotechnical Drilling Contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per week position but may require some OT. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair to Equipment and Trucks is the Primary Task.
• Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
• Perform and record routine maintenance according to schedule.
• Provide routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
• Repair equipment as needed.
• WELDING, welding/build-up auger tools, secondary task; not a prerequisite to mechanic position, but a plus.
• Keep an accurate log of all work performed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Adhere to company work safety policies.
• Provide your own set of basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting routine heavy equipment and truck repair/maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting heavy equipment and trucks.
• Practical mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
• Sound mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• The ability to operate heavy equipment, a CDL, and/or welding fabrication ability; IS A PLUS.

Equipment

• Drill rigs, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, geoprobe, trucks, trailers, and small engines.

Benefits

• Health insurance (90% +/- company covered costs). (full-time employee).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation.
• 401K matching (4.5 to 5%).
• Uniforms.
• Work boot allowance.
• Cell phone reimbursement allowance.
• Profit Sharing (typically 2.5-5.5%).