Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic

Croell, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-Paid Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

$1500 Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Croell, Inc. is seeking a Mechanic in Cedar Rapids, IA. This full-time role involves performing repairs on heavy equipment and trucks, ensuring operational efficiency through testing and diagnostics. Qualified candidates will have mechanical schooling or at least three years of experience, possess a Class B CDL, and show strong reliability. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, medical, and a 401(k) with company match, among others.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with heavy construction equipment.
• Consent to pre-employment drug test and background check.
• Dependability and reliability in work attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and modifications on heavy equipment vehicles.
• Test overhauled equipment for operational efficiency.
• Use technical manuals to identify and order parts.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulic systems repair

Diagnostic skills

Welding

Maintenance of trucks and machinery

Education

Accreditation from a school of mechanics or 3 years of experience

Class B CDL

Job description

Mechanic

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Salary: $28 - $32/hr (based on experience/qualifications) • Full-time with overtime.

Overview

The main duties of the Mechanic position include performing a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment vehicles. This is a full-time position that requires overtime through peak season, reports to the Territory Manager, and has no supervisory responsibility.

Benefits and Incentives

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign‑On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment vehicles including light‑duty, heavy‑duty, and Redi‑Mix trucks, backhoes, loaders, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Repair tires, wheels, wheel bearings, idler wheels, idler bearings, and oil seals.
• Replace suspension arms, torsion bars, stabilizer bars, etc.
• Repair hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Determine the nature and extent of repairs required.
• Perform major and minor repairs on engines, power transmissions, transfers, and related electrical, fuel, and hydraulic components.
• Use technical manuals and other publications to identify and order repair parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using testing equipment such as compression testers, computer software tools, test meters, micrometers, gauges, and overall strong diagnostic skills.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency before release to the field.
• Complete welding, run overhead crane, lifts, and jacks.
• Be willing to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (e.g., work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours).

Requirements

• Consent to authorization of a pre‑employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Accreditation from a school of mechanics or at least 3 years of experience working with heavy construction equipment.
• Class B CDL.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders.
• Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending.
• Sitting, Standing, Balancing.
• Operate hand and foot controls.
• Simple, Firm grasping, Pinching.
• Ability to lift, lower, carry over 50 pounds.
• Squatting, Stooping, Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling.

For more information regarding this position, contact Chuck Stockdale at 319-533-3104.