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CalPortland
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$67,889 / year median in California
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary
The Heavy Equipment Lube Tech performs preventative and minor repair and restorative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.
Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation $30.00 to $45.00 HOURLYResponsibilities Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment such as scrapers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks and pick-ups Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed Checks and fills fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance Maintains service, repair and maintenance records Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP Maintains positive relationships with plant personnel Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacting vendor reps as required Performs other duties as assigned Education High school diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications Experience working in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities Able to provide own tools Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs Physical requirements: lifting up to 60 lbs., bending, stooping and stretching
Benefits At CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation $30.00 to $45.00 HOURLYResponsibilities Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment such as scrapers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks and pick-ups Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed Checks and fills fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance Maintains service, repair and maintenance records Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP Maintains positive relationships with plant personnel Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacting vendor reps as required Performs other duties as assigned Education High school diploma/GEDRequirements/Qualifications Experience working in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities Able to provide own tools Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs Physical requirements: lifting up to 60 lbs., bending, stooping and stretching