Mechanic

Croell, Inc.; Grand Crossing (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Sign-on bonus

Safety clothing allowance

Job summary

Croell, Inc. in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Mechanic to perform a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment vehicles. This full-time role includes overtime during peak seasons and reports to the Territory Manager.

Compensation ranges from $30 to $34 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Responsibilities encompass diagnosing, repairing, and testing heavy equipment such as Redi‑Mix trucks, backhoes, loaders, and related components while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a mechanics school or 3+ years experience with heavy construction equipment.
• Consent to pre-employment screen, MVR, and drug test.
• Class B CDL required.
• Ability to understand supervisory instructions in written and verbal form.
• Dependability and punctuality for scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Repair and modify heavy equipment vehicles including light- and heavy-duty trucks and related equipment.
• Replace suspensions, bearings, seals, and hydraulic components.
• Repair hydraulic and air brake systems and engines.
• Diagnose defects using manuals and testing tools.
• Operate and inspect machines to diagnose issues and test after repairs.
• Complete welding and crane operations as needed.
• Work outdoors in various weather and hours.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Manual dexterity

Education

School of mechanics accreditation

3+ years heavy equipment experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test meters

Compression testers

Job description

Mechanic

La Crosse, WI

Croell, Inc.

$30 - $34/hr (based on experience and qualification)

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 during peak season and reports to the Territory Manager. It has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Jeff Johnson at 608‑781‑3200.

Benefits/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 being released to the field.
• Complete welding, run overhead crane, lifts, and jacks.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work, such as working 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 3+ years 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.