Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Scruggs Company; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

The Scruggs Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support our local Georgia operations.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel and hydraulic heavy equipment, diagnose problems, weld and fabricate, and ensure safety and compliance while keeping precise records in Fleetwatcher, Insite, Cat-ET and JPro.

If you have 5+ years of field experience, a valid driver’s license, and can work days, nights or weekends, apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy equipment mechanics—diesel and hydraulics.
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR requirements.
• Willing to work days/nights/weekends and pass drug test/background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical problems.
• Weld and fabricate as needed.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic adjustments on diesel-powered equipment.
• Diagnose issues across engine, transmission, drive train and hydraulic systems.
• Use shop tools and equipment safely and maintain clean work environment.
• Provide updates to Shop Foreman and maintain records in Fleetwatcher, Insite, Cat-ET, and JPro.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Welding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fleet management software

Cat ET

Insite

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

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries and fringe benefits.

EOE/AA, DFWP, We Honor Those Who Have Served.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.