Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Field & Shop Tech

Quikrete; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic in Grand Junction, CO. You will maintain and repair yellow iron equipment, troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic issues, and perform welding/fabrication on-site and in shop settings.

Applicants should have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD equipment, ability to read schematics, and a valid driver's license (CDL a plus). Competitive wages and benefits available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years heavy equipment/yellow iron mechanic experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of Caterpillar, Komatsu, or John Deere equipment.
• Proficient with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read equipment schematics and parts diagrams.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL is a plus.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in outdoor jobsite conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair yellow iron equipment on a daily basis.
• Perform scheduled PMs following OEM specs.
• Troubleshoot faults using CAT ET or similar diagnostic software.
• Report recurring issues to Equipment Manager and document service notes.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed.
• Respond to breakdowns on active jobsites and provide field diagnostics and repairs.
• Complete accurate service reports and parts usage logs.
• Follow safety guidelines including Lockout/Tagout and 360 walkarounds.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

CAT/Komatsu/JD equipment

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Welding & fabrication

CDL (plus)

Lifting 50+ lbs

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials is seeking a Yellow Iron Mechanic in Grand Junction, CO. You will maintain and repair yellow iron equipment, troubleshoot electrical/hydraulic issues, and perform welding/fabrication on-site and in shop settings.

Applicants should have 1+ years of heavy equipment experience, knowledge of CAT/Komatsu/JD equipment, ability to read schematics, and a valid driver's license (CDL a plus). Competitive wages and benefits available.