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Downey Drilling, Inc.

Mechanic (3 YRS EXP)

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What they do

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

$56,431 / year median in Kansas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Downey Drilling, Inc. is seeking to hire a Mechanic at our Garden City, KS location. The ideal candidate will be organized, self‑motivated, and demonstrate strong time‑management skills.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic, diesel mechanic is preferred Experience with heavy‑duty off‑road or construction equipment preferred Familiarity with DOT inspections Must provide own tools; Downey Drilling supplies all required diagnostic software CDL preferred but not required Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
Duties:
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs, and DOT inspections Source parts from local vendors and manage inventory levels Diagnose, repair, and replace components on trucks and equipment Maintain general upkeep and cleanliness of the shop, vehicles, and related equipment
Benefits:
Competitive wages with great benefit package offered: • Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Plan - vested immediately, PTO, holiday pay (8 days), bereavement leave, life insurance and short-term insurance, AllState Accident and Cancer Plan, and uniforms provided. To apply, please send your resume to lpretorius@downeydrilling.com ____________________________________________________________________________________
Pay:
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person