Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Sierra Pacific Company; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Plan

401(k) with Company Match

Retirement Contributions

Company-paid Life Insurance

Paid vacation & 10 holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic for our Sonora, California sawmill. You will perform preventative maintenance on diesel/heavy equipment such as loaders, forklifts, and excavators, troubleshoot defects, and ensure reliable operation.

The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, 2 years of experience, and a commitment to safety. We offer health benefits, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off; employment includes potential overtime and weekend

Qualifications

• 2 years’ diesel/heavy equipment mechanic experience.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems preferred.
• Proven experience working on various machines including the listed equipment.
• All applicants must be at least age 18.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on diesel/heavy equipment including front-end loaders, forklifts, and excavators.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects on heavy equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment and maintain maintenance records.
• Operate equipment as needed.
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Work may consist of various shifts, with some overtime, weekend and holiday work during busy production times.
• Perform all job duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Diesel/Heavy equipment exp

Gasoline & diesel engines

Hydraulics & electrical systems

Machine maintenance experience

Job description

Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

Sonora Sawmill Sonora, CA Close Date: Open Job Type: Full-Time

Earn between $28 and $37 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.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to work collaboratively with our sawmill based in Sonora, California.

About The Position

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on diesel/heavy equipment including front‑end loaders, forklifts, and excavators
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects
• Conduct safety inspections of equipment and maintain maintenance records
• Operate equipment as needed
• Perform duties in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
• Work may consist of various shifts, with some overtime, weekend and holiday work during busy production times
• Perform all job duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations

Qualifications

• 2 years’ diesel/heavy equipment mechanic experience
• Working knowledge of both gasoline and diesel engines, equipment hydraulics, and electrical systems preferred
• Proven prior experience working on various machines including the above‑mentioned equipment
• All applicants must be at least age 18

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.

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

If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation to complete the application process, please call 800-378-8001 or write to Sierra Pacific Industries at PO Box 496011, Redding, CA 96049.

We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees.

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.