Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic Independence Excavating

DiGeronimo Companies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic, where every day offers new challenges and opportunities for growth. This role involves maintaining a diverse fleet of heavy machinery, from routine oil changes to complex rebuilds. You'll be part of a family-oriented company that values safety, performance, and community impact. With flexible hours and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those passionate about machinery and eager to make a difference. If you're ready to take your skills to the next level in a supportive environment, this is the job for you!

Benefits

Weekly Competitive Pay

Professional Development and Training

Stability and Growth Opportunities

Family-owned and Operated since 1956

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in vehicle/construction equipment repair.
• Proficient in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Conducting inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Repair

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems

Welding and Fabrication

Diagnostic Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Vocational Training in Equipment Repair

Tools

Hand Tools

Specialty Tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Are you seeking a hands-on role where every day brings a new challenge? Join our team at Independence Excavating as a Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic and be at the forefront of maintaining our exceptional equipment fleet. We're on the lookout for skilled individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about ensuring our machinery operates at peak performance.

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Diverse Work Scope: From bull dozers to generators, you'll handle everything from routine maintenance like oil changes to comprehensive machine rebuilds. Expect variety and excitement in every task.
2. Flexible Hours: Our shop runs from 7 AM to 3 PM for 8-hour shifts and from 6 AM to 4 PM for 10-hour shifts, providing flexibility to accommodate your schedule.
3. Field Opportunities: You'll have the chance to travel occasionally to project sites, assisting with specific repairs as needed, adding variety to your role.
4. Tooling Support: While you'll need to bring your own hand tools, we provide specialty tools and equipment, with the company supplying larger items.
5. Career Progression: Interested in transitioning to a field mechanic role? Our organization supports internal growth, with many of our field mechanics starting their careers in the shop.

Your typical day looks like:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission issues.
• Troubleshooting computer and wiring problems with equipment.
• Conducting Tier 4 emissions diagnostics and repairs.
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Handling equipment teardowns and rebuilds for mobilization.
• Repairing buckets, attachments, and changing them out as needed for projects.
• Documenting repairs meticulously and preparing comprehensive work orders.
• Collaborating with project teams to prioritize repairs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Upholding company safety policies and procedures, ensuring all safety devices are properly maintained.
• Engaging in welding and fabrication tasks as required.

Do You Have What It Takes?

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance.
• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Expertise in operating diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills, including acetylene and electric arc welding.
• The ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
• A willingness to travel and obtain a CDL driver's license, with a clean driving record.

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay and Benefits.
• Professional annual development and training.
• Enjoy the assurance of stability alongside diverse opportunities for growth, paving the way for your professional advancement within our organization.
• Family-owned and operated since 1956.

Who is IX?

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.

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, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.