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Earth Solutions, Inc.

Field Mechanic for Heavy Construction Equipment - Min 5 years exp required

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What they do

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

$52,717 / year median in Tennessee

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

About us Earth Solutions, Inc. is a family-owned earth excavation, grading and underground utility installation company. Based in Middle Tennessee, Earth Solutions is your local source for all things sitework. We are equipped with a motivated, talented workforce and an extensive fleet of heavy equipment, affording us the ability to provide exceptional solutions to all your earth work and underground utility needs. Earth Solutions, Inc. offers a wide range of commercial, residential, public and private sitework services including demolition, erosion control (SWPPP), underground utilities, heavy excavation, grading, import and export of fill material, trucking, rock excavation, drilling and blasting. In a marketplace not always known for its professionalism, Earth Solutions strives to build deep and loyal bonds with its clients by exceeding expectations and its steadfast commitment to ethical business practices.
Qualifications:
A thorough understanding of diesel engines and heavy construction equipment is essential for this position. Person must possess knowledge of both on road and off road heavy machinery. Formal mechanical education and certification is desirable. Experience of at least 5 years working full time as a heavy equipment field mechanic is required. Must have good social & organizational skills and the ability to work with others. Must be able to obtain a health card. Tooling Requirements - Qualified Applicants should own a complete set of basic mechanic hand tools including: 1" impact 3/4" impact Up to 2" sockets Up to 2" wrenches
Responsibilities:
Field Mechanics work on Heavy Equipment on our project job sites. Majority of equipment is Caterpillar & Komatsu. Able to use track press. Reports directly to Shop Manager who prioritizes equipment repairs. Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic repairs all assigned equipment belonging to Earth Solutions. Responsibilities may include equipment and vehicles maintenance if beyond the scope of the technicians or if they are unavailable or behind on maintenance. This may include regular oil changes, hydraulic oil changes, filter changes, blowing out radiators & greasing. Diagnosis and repair of equipment in disrepair. Educates coworkers in the proper care of equipment Prioritizes work with a goal that reduces the down time of equipment Responsible to place a lockout/tagout on equipment being worked on and completes work as quickly as possible. In the event a part is needed, the repair should be completed as soon as the part arrives. Coordinates major repairs that requires equipment down time with Shop Manager Is respectful to co-workers and coordinates repairs in such a way to minimize disruption of work May included other duties as determined by Shop Manager Benefits Medical, dental & vision insurance available after completion of a 90-day probationary period Company paid life insurance 6 1/2 days paid holidays 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year / 2 weeks of paid vacation after 3 years Quarterly Profit Sharing after 1 year Salary Excellent pay
DOE Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Profit sharing Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you own your own tools?
Experience:
Dozer Mechanic:
3 years (Required)
Excavator Mechanic:
3 years (Required)
Dump Truck Mechanic:
3 years (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Murfreesboro, TN 37129: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person