Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Sierra Pacific Industries; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Training & advancement

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to support our Eugene, Oregon sawmill. You will perform preventative maintenance on forklifts, loaders and related equipment, troubleshoot defects, and keep detailed maintenance records.

The role requires adherence to safety policies and may involve overtime at busy production times. We offer paid vacations, 10 holidays, low-cost health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and retirement contributions, along with

Qualifications

• 5 years’ recent experience working on various machines including forklifts, loaders and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics and/or electrical systems.
• Fabrication and metal work experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on gas and propane forklifts, loaders and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects on heavy equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain maintenance records.
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations in all tasks.

Skills

5 years+ experience

Gasoline engines

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Fabrication & metal work

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanics earn $35.30 to $37.75 per hour

• We train and promote from within
• Excellent low-cost health benefits
• Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the‑art sawmills and other facilities, including manufacturing, custom wood‑framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

We are seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Eugene, Oregon .

About The Position

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on both gas and propane forklifts, loaders, and other various equipment
• Recognize, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical defects
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment and maintain maintenance records
• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• There is occasional heavy lifting and working in both hot and cold environments
• Work may consist of day and evening hours, with some overtime and weekend work during busy production times

Qualifications

• 5 years’ recent experience working on various machines including the above-mentioned equipment
• Working knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines, equipment hydraulics, and/or electrical systems
• Preference given to applicants with fabrication and metal work experience
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

In addition to paid vacation and 10 paid holidays, we provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company‑paid Life Insurance.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family‑owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state‑of‑the‑art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100‑year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass‑fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.