Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Soil Testing • Oxford, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Provide your own set of basic hand tools.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to operate heavy equipment
• a CDL
• welding fabrication ability

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.

Benefits

• 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%).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed