CalPortland is hiring: Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Santa Maria

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Tech performs preventative and minor repair and restorative maintenance on heavy industrial equipment.

Benefits

At CalPortland we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employee assistance, retirement, and voluntary benefits.

Responsibilities

• Services and performs minor repairs on gas and diesel heavy equipment such as scrapers, excavators, dozers, haul trucks, wheel loaders, water and lube trucks and pick-ups
• Installs, removes, maintains and inspects equipment
• Performs diagnostics, welding and fabrication as needed
• Checks and fills fluid levels, service lube points and performs routine preventative maintenance
• Maintains service, repair and maintenance records
• Prepares work orders and orders parts in SAP
• Maintains positive relationships with plant personnel
• Monitors warranty and service agreements and contacting vendor reps as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial shop environment and repairing heavy mining equipment
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Able to operate vehicles and equipment for testing and troubleshooting before and after performing maintenance activities
• Able to provide own tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer programs
• Physical requirements: lifting up to 60 lbs., bending, stooping and stretching

Preferred

• Welding experience
• Experience working with Visionlink
• SAP experience
• Mechanics Certifications
• CAT SIS Program experience
• CAT/ET

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials