Heavy Equipment Mechanic Needed!

gpac; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is partnered with a Sioux Falls-based heavy equipment firm to hire an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The role focuses on repairing and maintaining earthmoving and pipeline equipment on customer sites, with emphasis on accuracy and reliability. Candidate should have hands-on experience with hydraulics, electrical and CAN/BUS systems, and a solid toolset to manage field repairs.

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training or equivalent experience in heavy equipment
• Able to read schematics and repair mechanical, hydrostatic, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
• Must maintain a basic set of diagnostic tools
• Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills
• Forklift certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, hydrostatic, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform repairs with diagnostic tools
• Document diagnoses, procedures, parts, and repair times
• Attend technician training classes
• Follow safety procedures on job sites

Skills

Reading schematics

Diagnosis and repair

Hydraulic and diesel systems

Electrical systems

Safety awareness

Education

2 years technical training/certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

CAN/BUS systems

Job description

We're working with a well-respected family owned heavy equipment company that is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic in the Sioux Falls area. A person that understands the importance of doing a job correctly and is responsible for repairing and maintaining their fleet of earthmoving and pipeline Heavy Equipment on customers job sites. Is this you?

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Demonstrated abilities to diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools
• Record and document the diagnoses and procedures, order necessary parts, and estimate time to complete equipment repairs
• Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes
• Working knowledge of the hazards and practical application of safety precautions common to equipment

Desired Skills And Experience

• 2 years technical training/certification or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience
• Ability to read schematics and repair mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
• Must maintain a proper minimum set of tools to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble components for most equipment repairs (specialty tools are provided)
• Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills
• Forklift certification a plus

Is this Heavy Equipment Mechanic opportunity for you?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.