Mechanic

The main duties of the Mobile Mechanic position include performing a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment vehicles. This is a full-time position, requires travel with overtime through peak season, reports to the superintendent, and has no supervisory responsibility.

For more information regarding this position, contact Dustin Rosol at 641-229-0753.

Benefits/Incentives:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $1500 Sign-On Bonus
• Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

• Perform a full range of repair and modification work on heavy equipment vehicles to include, but not limited to light duty, heavy duty and trucks, backhoes, loaders, paving equipment, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Repair tires, wheels, wheel bearings, idler wheels, idler bearings, and oil seals.
• Repair hydraulic and air brake systems.
• Determine the nature and extent of repairs required.
• Perform minor repairs on engines, power transmissions, transfers, and related electrical, fuel and hydraulic components.
• Use technical manuals and other publications to identify and order repair parts.
• Operate and inspect machines or equipment to diagnose defects.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using testing equipment such as compression testers, computer software tools, test meters, micrometers, gauges, and overall strong diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to perform duties outside the normal scope of work (i.e. work in poor weather conditions or outside normal hours).

• Consent to authorization of a pre-employment work screen, Motor Vehicle Record request, and drug test.
• Accreditation from the school of mechanics or 3 plus years working with heavy construction equipment.
• Understand instructions from supervisory positions, both written and verbal.
• Dependability and reliability by showing up to scheduled shifts on time and being prepared for work.

• Ability to reach below/at/above shoulders.
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending.
• Sitting/Standing/Balancing.
• Operate hand and foot controls.
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching.
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds.
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling.