Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic (Independence Excavating)

Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic

Are you a seasoned Heavy Equipment Mechanic with a passion for tackling challenges on the road? If you thrive in a dynamic environment that values your expertise and offers opportunities for growth, then Independence Excavating is the perfect fit for you!

Independence Excavating is a renowned construction company with a diverse fleet of equipment, and we're on the lookout for a skilled Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic to join our team. With a commitment to excellence and safety, we offer a supportive workplace where your talents are valued and recognized.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

What You'll Do:

As a Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic, you'll dive into a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and emission issues.
• Troubleshooting computer and wiring problems with equipment.
• Conducting Tier 4 emissions diagnostics and repairs.
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Handling equipment teardowns and rebuilds for mobilization.
• Repairing buckets, attachments, and changing them out as needed for projects.
• Documenting repairs with meticulous detail and preparing comprehensive work orders.
• Collaborating with project teams to prioritize repairs and ensure operational efficiency.
• Upholding company safety policies and procedures, ensuring all safety devices are properly maintained.
• Engaging in welding and fabrication tasks as required.

Our Equipment:

At Independence Excavating, we pride ourselves on our top-notch equipment fleet, including:

• Caterpillar (Cat) equipment comprising 80% of our fleet, supplemented by Komatsu and John Deere pieces.
• A comprehensive range of bulldozers and off-road trucks, including various models of loaders and excavators.

Your Ride:

Hop into one of our cutting-edge service trucks, featuring IMT service bodies equipped with screw compressors, 400-amp welders, and a 12k crane. Our fleet boasts an average age of less than 5 years, ensuring reliability and efficiency on the job.

Do You Have What It Takes?

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance.
• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Expertise in operating diagnostic equipment and troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
• Strong welding and fabrication skills, including acetylene and electric arc welding.
• The ability to lift objects weighing up to 60 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime as needed.
• A willingness to travel and obtain a CDL driver's license, with a clean driving record.

 Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay and Benefits.

• Professional annual development and training
  • Dealer training through our dealership partnerships
  • Access online technical training modules, providing valuable insights and expertise. We are set up with Cat for this purpose

• Best In Class Per Diem plans while traveling

• Enjoy the assurance of stability alongside diverse opportunities for growth, paving the way for your professional advancement within our organization
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.