FIELD MECHANIC (Construction Heavy Equipment)

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Las Vegas-based VT Trucking, LLC is looking to hire 2 new Field Mechanics to join our existing Maintenance team. This is a full-time position with competitive hourly rates (DOE) and overtime for the willing! VT Trucking provides a full benefit package after a short probationary period.
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
Responsibilities: * Perform routine & preventative maintenance on heavy construction equipment to ensure company’s ability to meet project needs and document equipment maintenance according to company policy * Inspect, adjust, and repair diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards, and scarifiers on graders * Inspect, adjust, and repair gasoline and diesel tractors, and hydraulic and cable operated attachments on tractors * Troubleshoot sensor issues, rebuild motors, and transmissions * Assist Truck Mechanics in the maintenance of: semi, water, dump and equipment haul trucks and equipment * Perform incidental welding operations as needed on equipment * Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems, and electrical systems * Other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements: * Prior experience maintaining CAT, John Deere, and/or Komatsu heavy construction equipment; Significant experience troubleshooting heavy equipment used for heavy civil grading (ie. Bulldozer, excavators, motor grader, blades, scrapers, loaders, paddle wheel, waterpull, etc.) * Valid CDL Class A or B * OSHA 10 for the Construction Industry * Topcon or Trimble GPS Systems experience a plus * Experience with CAT ET SIS diagnostic tool * Must have own tools * Welding experience required * Can withstand extreme conditions: excessive heat, wind, cold, continuous noise for extended periods of time * Ability to pass a drug test * Authorized to work in the U.S.
*PLEASE NOTE: *While truck maintenance experience is helpful, we are looking to hire mechanics with previous experience maintaining bulldozers, excavators, scrapers and motor graders. Caterpillar equipment experience and/or certification preferred, but will also consider candidates with Komatsu or John Deere experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Location:
Las Vegas, NV, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction And Property