Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 47,210 - 50,489; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits plan

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries, based in Eugene, Oregon, seeks Heavy Equipment Mechanics with at least five years of experience maintaining gas and propane forklifts and loaders.

This role offers competitive pay of $34.27 to $36.65 per hour, excellent health benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Applicants must have a strong knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines and be at least 18 years old. Join a family-owned leader in the lumber industry.

Qualifications

• Five years’ recent experience working on various machines.
• Working knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines.
• Preference for fabrication and metal-work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical defects.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Gasoline and diesel engines knowledge

Hydraulics and electrical systems

Fabrication and metal-work

Job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanics earn $34.27 to $36.65 per hour

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

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth‑generation family‑owned company that is one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. We employ more than 6,000 people, many of whom work at our state‑of‑the‑art sawmills in Eugene, Oregon.

About the Position

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on gas and propane forklifts, loaders, and other 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.
• Occasional heavy lifting and work in hot or cold environments.
• Work may include day and evening hours, with some overtime and weekend work during busy production times.

Qualifications

• Five years’ recent experience working on various machines including the equipment listed above.
• Working knowledge of 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.

Benefits

• Full health benefits plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low‑cost premiums.
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.

How to Apply
Apply in person Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Sierra Pacific Industries
90201 Hwy 99 N
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 762‑3000

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