Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic - Career Growth & Training

Energy Jobline ZR; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day 1

Competitive starting pay

Wellness Pay Program

On-the-job training

Promotions from within

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Life insurance

Insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with operations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic role is based in Opelika, Alabama, and involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The team values internal promotion, training, and a strong safety program. The successful candidate will perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics, read manuals, and work rotating shifts

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have 5 years verifiable work experience with diesel engines or a relative degree.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, willing to work any shift.
• Minimum of 18 years.
• Excellent safety record.
• Follow all safety criteria and contribute to the safety program.
• Must be willing and able to work in climate weather.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must have knowledge in the fundamentals of welding.
• Must successfully complete a skills assessment, pre-employment drug screen, physical, reference check and background check.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment.
• Read and understand operating manuals, technical manuals, and technical drawings.
• Familiar with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical properties.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical faults and read trouble codes.

Skills

Safety conscience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with operations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. The Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic role is based in Opelika, Alabama, and involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel-powered equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

The team values internal promotion, training, and a strong safety program. The successful candidate will perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostics, read manuals, and work rotating shifts