Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Volk Airfield, WI
About The Position
Leo Tech, LLC is hiring an onsite Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Volk Airfield in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The position pays $30.27 per hour, a strictly non-negotiable rate. In addition, employees receive $5.09 per hour in Health & Welfare benefits for up to 40 paid hours per week, which can accrue to $203.60 weekly. The mechanic will diagnose, overhaul, repair, and maintain heavy industrial and power equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, compressors, and pneumatic machinery. Duties include troubleshooting and evaluating equipment, checking components with precision instruments, disassembling and rebuilding machinery, replacing engines and major subassemblies, welding structural components, and testing overhauled equipment. The role also involves leading support staff who assist with parts cleaning and equipment assembly. Leo Tech, LLC describes itself as a certified woman-owned small business founded in 2015, with a people-first philosophy and experience as a prime contractor on more than 25 contracts. The company offers full-time team members health and wellness benefits, paid time off, insurance options, and a 401(k) plan. The position is onsite only, with no telework or remote options. Applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing, and employment offers are contingent on a negative test.
Requirements
- Hold a valid civilian driver's license.
- Have at least 3 years of experience in automotive or heavy equipment repair, specializing in gasoline or diesel engines.
- Have hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic/air, powertrain, steering, suspension, braking, and HVAC systems.
- Be able to read, interpret, and apply technical manuals, blueprints, wiring schematics, illustrations, and engineering diagrams to complete repairs and equipment modifications.
- Be proficient in operating and interpreting readings from diagnostic tools such as engine analyzers, dynamometers, exhaust analyzers, and electrical meters.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds or more regularly; routinely lift 20 to 60 pounds manually; occasionally lift up to 75 pounds alone; and handle loads exceeding 100 pounds with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
- Pass the required pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Nice To Haves
- Active Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications.
- Prior experience with military or commercial electronics.
- Ability to pass certification and safely operate a small utility forklift.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, overhaul, and maintain heavy industrial and power equipment, including bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, compressors, and pneumatic machinery.
- Operate and evaluate machinery to identify mechanical failures.
- Use precision instruments such as micrometers and gauges to check for structural wear or damage.
- Disassemble and reconstruct complex machinery using industrial hoists and specialized hand tools.
- Replace failed engines and major subassemblies, such as transmissions.
- Weld fractured components and structural frameworks to ensure equipment integrity.
- Conduct operational tests on newly overhauled machinery to verify its efficiency.
- Lead and direct support staff assigned to clean parts or assist with equipment assembly.
Benefits
- $5.09 per hour in Health & Welfare benefits for up to 40 paid hours per week.
- Medical, dental, and vision programs.
- Digital telemedicine options.
- 11 paid federal holidays.
- 80 hours of paid vacation annually.
- 56 hours of sick leave annually.
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Optional voluntary life insurance.
- Company-paid $50,000 group life insurance policy.
- 401(k) plan with employee contribution options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
