Heavy Equipment Mechanic Independence Excavating

DiGeronimo Companies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development training

Family-owned company stability

Job summary

A leading construction company in Columbus, Ohio seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic. Candidates should possess at least 2 years of experience in vehicle and construction equipment repair, alongside a strong knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will join a team committed to a family-oriented environment, ensuring safety and performance standards while working with a diverse fleet of equipment. A CDL driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission repairs.
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Preparing in-depth work orders on all repairs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Welding (Acetylene and electric arc)

Effective verbal and written communication

Education

2 years experience in vehicle/construction equipment repair or equivalent education

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Independence Excavating is a well-established construction company with a diverse fleet of equipment. We are actively seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team.

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up. Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Typical day

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission repairs
• Diagnosing and repairing computer and wiring issues with equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing Tier 4 emissions issues
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance of equipment
• Tearing down and rebuilding equipment for mobilization
• Repairing buckets and attachments
• Changing out attachments for projects as needed on equipment
• Preparing in-depth work orders on all repairs, while documenting the repair with detail
• Working with projects to prioritize repairs
• Ensuring all safety devices are properly maintained and operating
• Following and abiding by company safety policy
• Welding and fabrication

Our Equipment

We are proud to operate an 80% Cat equipment fleet, complemented by a few Komatsu and John Deere pieces.

• Equipment ranges from a Cat 305 mini to a Cat 6015B excavator
• Bulldozers ranging from D3 to D11
• Off-road trucks from 730s to 777 rigid frame haul trucks
• Cat loaders, a 299 Skid loader, and loaders including 930, 950, 966, 972, 980, and 988
• Average service trucks are less than 5 years old and meticulously maintained
• Weekly competitive pay and benefits
• Competitive per diem plans while traveling

What will you drive?

We use 33k IMT service body trucks, equipped with screw compressors, 400 amp welders, and a 12k crane.

Do you have what it takes?

• At least 2 years of recent experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance, or equivalent education/experience
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Safety practices and procedures
• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Work extended hours outdoors in various weather conditions
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Occasional overtime may be necessary during peak times
• Willing to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays
• Willing to travel
• CDL driver's license, or willingness to obtain one, and a clean driving record

Why IX?

• Professional annual development and training
• Dealer training through our dealership partnerships
• Access online technical training modules; we are set up with Cat for this purpose
• Stability and a variety of roles with paths to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.