Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Sunstate; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Rent equipment free

Free safety glasses

Vacation overtime pay

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k match

2 weeks PTO

Sick leave & personal time

Job summary

Sunstate Equipment Co. is hiring a Technician III for our Portland, OR location. The role focuses on diesel and gas engines, hydraulic, electrical systems and drivetrains, with preventative maintenance and major/minor repairs.

You will need 5–7 years of diesel mechanic experience in construction or heavy equipment, plus the tools to perform repairs. A valid DOT medical card is required; we can help you obtain one.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience as a diesel mechanic with construction or heavy equipment background.
• Must have the tools to perform repairs in this line of work.
• Experience with diesel and gas engines as well as drivetrains.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Drivetrain

Preventive maintenance

DOT medical card

Safe driving

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Technician III

Sunstate Equipment Co.: Where Safety and People are Core Values!

We take care of our People and it shows!

Hiring Immediately, Pay Starting at $31.05 to $43/Hr - Dependent on Experience, PAID WEEKLY!

Typical Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:30AM- 3:30PM, Overtime based on business need.

Location: Portland, OR 97218

Exceptional Perks

• Uniforms Provided AND cleaned for FREE
• Work Boot Allowance
• Rent ANY of our equipment for FREE
• FREE Prescription Safety Glasses
• Unique Vacation Overtime Averaging benefit that pays you overtime while you’re on vacation!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after a full month of employment.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Two weeks of PTO in your first year!
• Sick Leave & Personal Time accrual after first 90 days.
• \"My Holiday\" benefit that allows you to take a paid day off to celebrate a holiday we do not observe.

Have you got what it takes?

Sunstate is a proud Second Chance employer that evaluates every candidate on a case-by-case basis.

• 5-7 years’ experience as diesel mechanic, with a construction, heavy equipment, or equipment rental background.
• Must have the tools you need to perform repairs in this line of work.
• Experience with diesel and gas engines as well as drivetrains is required.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, major, and minor repairs on hydraulic, electrical, ignition, pneumatic systems is required.
• You will have strong troubleshooting and diagnostics skills; experience with electrical, hydraulic, fuel systems, ignition, and drivetrain.
• A DOT medical card is required – don’t have one? Don’t worry! We can help you get yours.
• Clean driving record as you may be in the on-call rotation; maintaining a safe driving record is the highest priority to maintain our safety culture.
• Solving problems and troubleshooting go hand-in-hand in this role.

Why Choose Us?

At Sunstate, every employee is valued, respected, and fairly compensated. More importantly, every employee has a voice that deserves to be heard. We are working hard to challenge the typical ways of business and develop an environment where our employees feel safe, comfortable, and look forward to coming to work. No matter which location you visit, you can’t help but feel the close-knit work-family environment.

We have strategically and organically grown our company from within, promoting from the ground up and providing employees with opportunities to explore their different passions within our own walls. This culture allows our people to develop valuable, marketable skills they can use throughout their career. Plus, with benefits like Baby Bonding, My Holiday vacation time, and discounts on everything from movie tickets to cell phone bills, we’re constantly evolving our resources to provide our people with tools to make their lives easier!

Be YOU at Sunstate

At Sunstate Equipment, we are actively fostering a workplace culture where individuals of all identities and life experiences feel genuinely valued, respected, and appreciated. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, we wholeheartedly welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives they bring, with the understanding that they are the fuel for the innovative ideas that drive the evolution of our industry.

Sunstate Equipment Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A Drug Free Workplace and Participates in E-Verify

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