Heavy Equipment Mechanic — Diesel & Hydraulics Expert

Ozinga; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc seeks a Mechanic to maintain a wide range of equipment, including wheel loaders, forklifts and material handlers. The role supports plant operations and deliveries with proactive troubleshooting and repair.

You will perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs on diesel, gasoline and natural gas engines, while upholding safety standards and recording service activity. Illinois-based, with local travel involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), minimum Class B preferred.
• Air brake certification preferred.
• Knowledge of repair on components of heavy trucks and equipment including suspensions, hydraulics, drivelines, electrical systems, brakes, and engines

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts to support deliveries.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and various hand tools.
• Adjust points, spark plug gaps, valves, distributors, fuel injection and carburetors.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Maintain and repair gasoline, diesel & natural gas-powered equipment & trucks, including raising equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose any defects.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper function and performance, and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Keep detailed records with time spent, materials used, and parts ordered.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment & calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Consistently maintain all safety precautions, using all safety gear and protective equipment
• Utilize proper safety techniques and equipment when necessary

Skills

Operate power tools

Communication skills

Driving ability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B

Air brake certification

Tools

Heavy truck repair tools

Job description

Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete Inc seeks a Mechanic to maintain a wide range of equipment, including wheel loaders, forklifts and material handlers. The role supports plant operations and deliveries with proactive troubleshooting and repair.

You will perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, and complex repairs on diesel, gasoline and natural gas engines, while upholding safety standards and recording service activity. Illinois-based, with local travel involved.