Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Fleet & Construction Maintenance

Staker-Parson-Companies; Smithfield (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Staker Parson Companies in Utah seeks a skilled Mechanic to keep our construction operation running smoothly. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment including trucks, bulldozers, excavators, and mobile engines, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Strong problem-solving, hands-on capability, and teamwork are essential as you support field crews and ensure equipment uptime across sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Preferably 5 years or so of prior experience working as an automotive mechanic, including mechanical maintenance on a variety of equipment.
• Experience with heavy construction equipment such as Komatsu and CAT dozers, excavators, motor graders, water trucks, light-duty vehicles, and small engines is highly valued.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment manuals, and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues and perform durable, cost-effective repairs across a wide variety of equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and gasoline systems, including engines, transmissions, and drive trains.
• Dismantle equipment to access and repair defective parts using hoists, hand tools, and mechanical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance including oil changes, fluid checks, filter changes, and scheduled inspections.
• Maintain and repair heavy equipment, trucks, on-site shop tools, and non-mobile equipment across the company.
• Order and track parts, manage purchase orders and invoices, and keep accurate repair records.
• Use computer systems to support diagnostics, work orders, and parts management.
• Adjust functional components, install new structural and functional parts, and weld broken components when needed.
• Test and inspect equipment to verify proper operation before returning it to the field.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support company safety policies and participate in safety programs.
• Position may require drug screening, medical exams, and physical agility testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety rules

Manuals interpretation

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Staker Parson Companies in Utah seeks a skilled Mechanic to keep our construction operation running smoothly. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment including trucks, bulldozers, excavators, and mobile engines, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

Strong problem-solving, hands-on capability, and teamwork are essential as you support field crews and ensure equipment uptime across sites nationwide.