Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Field & Shop Tech

Lhcmt; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Profit Sharing 401(k)

Bereavement Leave

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid continuing education

Job summary

LHC, Inc. in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support highway projects in Kalispell, MT. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy road equipment and trucks used on site.

Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely in field and shop environments are essential. The team values on-the-job training and reliability. Competitive pay and benefits await skilled technicians.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum two years heavy equipment mechanic experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in Construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines equipment’s condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Maintain, repair and troubleshoot problems on all road construction equipment and trucks. This would include paving equipment, rollers, loaders, water trucks, tractors/belly dump trailers, brooms and other various equipment
• Troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems and identifying appropriate repairs
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; completing winterization procedures.
• Ability to use software/technical programs
• Maintains equipment records by annotating services and repairs
• Work closely with other shop personnel, management and fleet administrators
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures when completing repairs and day to day activities while in the field and/or yard

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

2+ years heavy equipment experience

Construction experience

Safety conscious

Tool collection

Troubleshooting skills

Team oriented

Self-starter

Overtime capable

Tools

Software/technical programs

Job description

LHC, Inc. in Kalispell, MT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support highway projects in Kalispell, MT. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of heavy road equipment and trucks used on site.

Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely in field and shop environments are essential. The team values on-the-job training and reliability. Competitive pay and benefits await skilled technicians.