Diesel/Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Diesel/ Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Description:

This position primarily is responsible for preventative maintenance and repair of different types of heavy equipment, aggregate trucks, and fleet vehicles.

General responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Operate in safe and efficient manner following all personal protective equipment (PPE) and process requirements
• Provide routine maintenance of equipment
• Assemble, set up, adjust and/or repair on CAT, BOBCAT, JOHN DEERE, PETERBILT and other construction equipment and parts.
• Read and understand operating manuals, blue prints, and technical drawings
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment vehicles
• Clean and maintain work areas
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Requires solid knowledge and understanding of proper operation and capabilities of equipment
• Proven experience as a mechanic
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with desire to seek solutions
• Must be a strong team player
• Lift plant components up to 50 lbs., be able to climb stairs and ladders, and have the capability to move in a variety of body positions
• Must possess good perceptual skills used in judging distances
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, physical, and comprehensive background check and MVR.
• Must have proof of employment eligibility (e-verify) is required for any position offered

*Compensation will be determined by prior working experience.

Apex is determined to have competitive wages in Sedgwick County area*

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person