Fleet Maintenance Engineer/Parts Specalist
About The Position
R-2 Contractors is seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined Fleet Maintenance Engineer & Parts Specialist to support its Prineville fleet maintenance shop. This role combines parts procurement, work-order and inventory support, shop organization, and opportunities to learn heavy equipment maintenance alongside experienced mechanics. The fleet includes excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, drilling equipment, vocational trucks, pickups, service trucks, trailers, and specialized construction equipment. The position is based at the Prineville shop in Prineville, Oregon, reports to Shop Management, and is full-time and on-site. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with 10-hour days. Compensation is $20–$40 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Experience with parts, tools, equipment, automotive or diesel repair, or a related mechanical field.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to research parts, communicate with vendors, and follow through on orders.
- Willingness to learn from experienced mechanics and assist with hands-on maintenance tasks.
- Strong teamwork, communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of John Deere, Kenworth, Takeuchi, heavy equipment, vocational trucks, and pickups.
- Experience in a heavy equipment shop, diesel facility, construction company, or equipment dealership.
- Familiarity with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, OEM and aftermarket parts, and purchasing or inventory management.
- Experience with Samsara or comparable fleet and maintenance tracking software.
Responsibilities
- Manage shop parts and supplies inventory, including receiving, inspecting, labeling, organizing, and storing deliveries.
- Identify, research, source, purchase, and track OEM and aftermarket parts for heavy equipment, trucks, and support equipment.
- Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records using Samsara and other fleet systems, and support work-order documentation.
- Establish stocking levels and reorder points; assemble standardized parts kits for shop operations, service trucks, pickups, and job trailers.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and timely delivery to reduce equipment downtime.
- Coordinate parts, tools, and materials for scheduled shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and field service.
- Work alongside mechanics to learn equipment systems and assist with maintenance and repairs as directed.
- Help prepare equipment and maintenance kits for project deployment; support shop organization and tool accountability.
- Learn to interpret parts diagrams, service manuals, hydraulic schematics, and technical information.
- Identify recurring failures and recommend improvements to inventory, purchasing, and maintenance readiness.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Employer-paid dental coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Employer-paid vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
