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Job description:

Position: Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Shift: 1st

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 +

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. This role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of equipment used in construction, mulch and topsoil production, and related industries. The mechanic will primarily work in a shop setting but may also be exposed to outdoor elements. The main responsibility is maintaining and repairing the company’s fleet, handling everything from minor leaks to major rebuilds.

Responsibilities:

  • Uphold the company’s commitment to safety at all times.
  • Inspect machines and trucks to determine their overall condition, providing necessary maintenance and repairs.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical system issues.
  • Restore equipment and trucks to working order through component repair or replacement.
  • Communicate effectively with company associates and vendors.
  • Maintain accurate records, manage parts ordering, and understand warranty provisions.
  • Use operator, parts, and maintenance manuals to determine proper procedures and identify parts.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in repairing and maintaining heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment such as Komatsu backhoes, loaders, excavators, dozers, Mack dump trucks, log grinders, topsoil screeners, material conveyors, and other specialty machinery.
  • Familiarity with construction, mulch production, or farm equipment (e.g., dozers, tractors) or military heavy equipment (e.g., MRAP vehicles, HMEE, tanks).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong work ethic and excellent human relations skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Company DescriptionDeLong Staffing Specialists has been a leading provider of temp-to-hire, direct-hire and contract employment services to Greater Cleveland employers since 1983.

We specialize in placements at all skill levels in the following areas:

Manufacturing - Fabrication, industrial electricians, machine repair, machining, quality control, warehousing, and welding.

Office/Professional - Administrative, accounting/finance, customer service/call center, information technology, medical billing, and office/clerical.

We boast having the most experienced and longest tenured staff of any staffing firm in Northeast Ohio. Our staff of recruiters averages over 12 years of experience with DeLong Staffing Specialists, combining for over 125 years of staffing experience in this market. As a hiring manager or job seeker, you will recognize how our experience enables us to offer you the highest level of service in the industry.Company DescriptionDeLong Staffing Specialists has been a leading provider of temp-to-hire, direct-hire and contract employment services to Greater Cleveland employers since 1983. \r\n\r\nWe specialize in placements at all skill levels in the following areas:\r\n\r\nManufacturing - Fabrication, industrial electricians, machine repair, machining, quality control, warehousing, and welding.\r\n\r\nOffice/Professional - Administrative, accounting/finance, customer service/call center, information technology, medical billing, and office/clerical.\r\n\r\nWe boast having the most experienced and longest tenured staff of any staffing firm in Northeast Ohio. Our staff of recruiters averages over 12 years of experience with DeLong Staffing Specialists, combining for over 125 years of staffing experience in this market. As a hiring manager or job seeker, you will recognize how our experience enables us to offer you the highest level of service in the industry.