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Kansas Ready Mix

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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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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Heavy Equipment Mechanic Kansas Ready Mix - 2.5 Park City, KS Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Heavy equipment cylinder head repair Heavy equipment fuel system repair Commercial truck driving Interpreting technical drawings Electrical schematic reading and interpretation CDL Heavy equipment engine overhaul Electrical layout diagram interpretation Heavy equipment cooling system repair Heavy equipment turbocharger repair
Full Job Description Core Responsibilities:
Diagnostic Troubleshooting:
Pinpointing mechanical, electrical, and computer system faults using diagnostic software.
Hydraulic Repairs:
Servicing complex hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, and hoses.
Engine Overhauls:
Repairing and rebuilding large diesel engines.
Powertrain Maintenance:
Servicing transmissions, torque converters, differentials, and final drives.
Undercarriage & Brake Service:
Replacing tracks, rollers, sprockets, and heavy-duty braking systems.
Paving System Calibration:
Adjusting specialized screeds, heating elements, and sensors on asphalt pavers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Degrees (Preferred): An associate degree or certificate in heavy equipment technology, diesel mechanics or experience equivalent. Certifications (Preferred): Manufacturer-specific credentials (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, John Deere) and ASE heavy truck certifications or experience equivalent.
System Knowledge:
Deep understanding of blueprints, hydraulic schematics, and electrical diagrams. Commercial Driver's License (CDL): Required for Field Service Technicians to drive heavy service trucks to job sites.
Primary Machinery Serviced:
Earthmoving Equipment:
Bulldozers, excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, motor graders, and backhoes.
Paving Equipment:
Asphalt pavers, road reclaimers, cold planers (milling machines), and pneumatic rollers, road brooms.
Compaction Machinery:
Soil compactors and tandem vibratory rollers.
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person