Road Equipment Technician (CDL Required) – Vale, OR

Oregon Counties; Oregon; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Counties in Vale, Oregon is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair, overhaul and service construction and other heavy equipment, including engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. The role includes maintaining shop records, following safety rules and coordinating with the shop foreman.

A minimum of five years' experience and a valid class A CDL are required; work is outdoor and may involve exposure to fumes and noise. Standard 40-hour weeks with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Five years equipment mechanic experience or equivalent.
• Valid class A CDL with an acceptable driving record per the County’s vehicle policy.

Responsibilities

• Repairs heavy equipment such as diesel trucks, loaders, graders, tractors and other road construction gear.
• Performs major/minor engine, transmission, hydraulic, and drive train work; decides feasibility with shop foreman.
• Welds, cuts, rebuilds and some prefabrication.
• Overhauls machinery and maintains equipment records and costs.
• Maintains safe housekeeping and adheres to safety rules.
• Schedules work per the foreman’s plan and performs shop tasks as needed.

Skills

Equipment experience

CDL Class A

General mechanics

Heavy equipment

Job description

Oregon Counties in Vale, Oregon is seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to repair, overhaul and service construction and other heavy equipment, including engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. The role includes maintaining shop records, following safety rules and coordinating with the shop foreman.

A minimum of five years' experience and a valid class A CDL are required; work is outdoor and may involve exposure to fumes and noise. Standard 40-hour weeks with potential overtime.