Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Soil Testing, Inc
  • Oxford, Connecticut
  • $28–$37
  • Quick Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

Full-time  Or Part -Time Mechanic position for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.

We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) Mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on. Soiltesting Inc. is a Geotechnical Drilling Contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per weak position but may require some OT. The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.

Duties And Responsibilities:
  • Maintenance and Repair to Equipment and Trucks is the Primary Task.
  • Assess vehicles and/or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
  • Perform and record routine maintenance according to schedule.
  • Provide routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
  • Repair equipment as needed.
  • WELDING, welding/build-up auger tools, secondary task;  not a prerequisite to mechanic position, but a plus.
  • Keep an accurate log of all work performed.
  • Keep the work area clean and safe.
  • Adhere to company work safety policies.
  • Provide your own set of basic hand tools.

Qualifications:
  • Experience conducting routine heavy equipment and truck repair/maintenance.
  • Demonstrated experience inspecting heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Practical mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
  • Sound mechanical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • The ability to operate heavy equipment, a CDL, and or welding fabrication ability; IS A PLUS.

Equipment includes:
  • Drill rigs, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, geoprobe, trucks, trailers, and small engines.

We offer excellent benefits including:
  • Health insurance ( 90% +/- company covered costs).* (full-time employee).
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation.
  • 401K matching ( 4.5 to 5%).
  • Uniforms.
  • Work boot allowance.
  • Cell phone reimbursement allowance.
  • Profit Sharing ( typically 2.5-5.5%).

Numbers & Facts

LocationOxford, Connecticut
Salary$28–$37

Skills

  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Cellular Telephoneunmatched
  • Drillingunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Hand Toolsunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Weldingunmatched

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