Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.
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Job Purpose and Summary
The Field Mechanic is responsible for ensuring repairs on heavy equipment in the field are completed as assigned. The Field Mechanic will also assist in the heavy equipment repairs in the shop as backup. Support in heavy equipment maintenance as needed.
Responsibility
Diagnose equipment problems and repair equipment at job sitesDocument time and repairsDrive service truck to and from repair locationsHeavy Equipment Maintenance support
Job Requirements and Qualifications
High school education or equivalentMechanic experience preferred but not requiredKnowledgeable in equipment repairs and troubleshootingAbility to be creative on getting machines up and runningKnowledge of CAT ET & SIS and John Deere Service AdvisorVocational training can be helpful but a few years hands on training will better prepare you to work independentlyCDL license may be neededAble to listen and follow directionAbility to be on call as neededPhysical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads
Working Environment
Mainly field work with some office workCompleting maintenance and mechanic work on heavy equipmentHours typically range between the hours of 7am to 5pm
Compensation and Benefits
Pay: $30.82 - $46.23 per hour(based on qualifications and experience)Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiumsAdditional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick TimeCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) options with up to 4% employer matchSee the full list of benefitshere