Heavy Equipment & Diesel Mechanic

Croell, Inc.; New Hampton (IA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

$1500 Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Annual Safety Incentive

Job summary

Croell, Inc. is hiring a Mechanic in New Hampton, IA. The full-time position involves performing comprehensive repairs on heavy equipment, with a pay starting at $28+ per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include diagnosing defects, operating repair tools, and completing welding tasks. The role requires a mechanics accreditation or 3+ years of relevant experience and the ability to lift over 50 pounds. Benefits include medical coverage and a sign-on bonus of $1500.

Qualifications

• Consent to pre‑employment work screen, Motor Vehicle record request, and drug test.
• Capability to understand instructions from supervisory positions.
• Dependability and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on heavy equipment vehicles.
• Determine repair needs and replace components.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and tools.

Skills

Repair and modification work

Heavy equipment mechanics

Diagnostic skills

Ability to work in poor weather

Education

Accreditation from a school of mechanics

3+ years working with heavy construction equipment

Class A or B CDL preferred

Tools

Technical manuals

Diagnostic testing equipment

Job description

Mechanic

New Hampton, IA

Full‑time with overtime; $28+ per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Contact Randy at 641‑229‑8166 for more information regarding this position.

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, hours Monday through Friday 7:00am‑5:00pm. The position reports to the Equipment Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

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, but not limited to, 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, operate overhead crane, lifts, and jacks.
• Willingness 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 3‑plus years working with heavy construction equipment.
• Class A or B CDL preferred.
• 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.