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USG Corporation

Mechanic General/Mobile Shop

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What they do

A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.

$55,511 / year median in Iowa

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Title:
Mechanic -
General/Mobile Shop Role & Responsibilities:
  • Compliance with all safety and housekeeping rules.
  • Become familiar with plant work order system.
  • Proficiency in using hand and power tools, cranes/hoist, rigging equipment, welders, fall restraint, etc.
  • Work as part of a team, communicating and cooperating to achieve the required results.
  • Expected to take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
  • Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc.
where applicable.
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Comfortable pulling a motor from a fork truck and reinstalling it.
  • Strong diagnostic skills on mobile equipment.
  • Experience in performing service work on heavy equipment up to but not limited to fork trucks, loaders, dozers, backhoes, dump trucks, and lifts of any configuration.
  • Willingness to work the assigned schedule.
  • Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs.
  • Meet the essential physical requirements of the position. Negotiate steps and ladders.
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
  • Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervision and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks.
  • Responsible for maintaining a set of personal tools as specified in the operator rate program.
Additional Information:
    Shift:
    7:00am-3:30pm
      Department:
      General MaintenanceBoard Maintenance Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period. Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays. Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today. EOE including disability/veteran

      Benefits

      • Paid Time Off (PTO)
      • 401(k) Plans
      • Other Retirement and Savings
      • Dental Insurance