Heavy Equipment Technician / Mechanic

Foley Equipment; Oatville (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Reimbursement

Work Boot Reimbursement

Uniforms and Cleaning Services

Paid Annual Training

Long-term Incentive Program

401(k) with Matching

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Dependent Care Account

HSA / FSA Options

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability /…

Job summary

Foley Equipment is seeking an Equipment Technician to troubleshoot, service and repair heavy machinery in the shop, covering large and small earthmoving equipment. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance and testing, with travel for training and support at other locations as needed.

Ideal candidates have basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics, familiarity with hand tools, air tools and precision measuring tools, and the ability to read specifications, service

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics.
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments.
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustments.
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision.
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments.
• Develop and maintain long‑lasting working relationships with customers.
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Foley Equipment is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Kansas and NW Missouri.

Equipment Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, servicing and repairing heavy machinery in the shop. This includes large and small earthmoving equipment.

Hourly Base Rate: $24.00 - $56.82 / hour

Benefits:

• Tool Reimbursement
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Uniforms and Cleaning Services
• Paid Annual Training
• Long-term Incentive Program
• 401(k) with Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Account
• HSA / FSA Options
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Life / AD&D / Short-Term Disability / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Laptop for Troubleshooting and Ordering Parts
• Clearly Defined Path of Progression for Technical Advancement

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustments
• Remove and install parts, disassemble and assemble components, and test and adjust assemblies with minimal supervision
• Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments
• Develop and maintain long‑lasting working relationships with customers
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.

Physical & Working Requirements

• This role involves hands‑on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
• Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
• Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
• Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
• Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Safely operating tools and equipment

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics
• General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications

What Will Put You Ahead:

• Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment)
• Stable work history
• Knowledge of use of various heavy equipment and the ability to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications

Foley Industries – Foley Equipment, Foley Power Solutions, Foley Rental, and SITECH Central – proudly stands at the forefront of progress, serving customers in Kansas and Western Missouri for over nine decades. With a dedicated team of over 1,000 employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, top-quality parts and rentals, and unparalleled sales support across a comprehensive range of Caterpillar and allied construction equipment, power generation solutions, and cutting‑edge SITECH construction technology. As we continue to empower our customers' success, we invite you to explore the endless opportunities that await you at Foley. To learn more about our company and join our team of industry leaders, please visit www.FoleyEq.com.

Foley Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Race/Gender/Veteran/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity). To request a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing the application, call 316‑943‑4211 or email [e-mail].

*At this time Foley does not participate in any Visa sponsorship programs.