Job Description

A well-established heavy civil construction company is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Kansas City, MO to maintain and repair heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers. Ideal candidates bring heavy equipment repair experience with strong hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills. Apply today for competitive pay, steady day shift work, and 100% company-paid family insurance premiums.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy construction equipment, diesel trucks, trailers, excavators, dozers, cranes, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, and similar equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, inspections, and routine service to keep equipment and vehicles safe, reliable, and operational.
• Repair, dismantle, reassemble, overhaul, and test mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems using appropriate tools and lifting equipment.
• Inspect parts for damage or excessive wear, source replacement parts, and complete repairs safely and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and operate or test equipment after repairs to verify proper performance.
• Complete work orders, parts requests, logs, timecards, and vehicle inspections, and handle service calls or roadside repairs as needed.

Requirements

• Required:

• • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous mechanic or technician experience repairing heavy equipment, trucks, or similar machinery, with working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to complete repairs safely and minimize equipment downtime.
  • Valid Class A or B CDL, or ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days of hire.
  • Ability to work independently as the primary mechanic supporting the Kansas City area.
  • Member of, or willing to join, IUOE Local 101.
  • Able to perform physical repair work, lift and move equipment or machinery parts, and work safely around heavy construction equipment.

• Preferred:

• • Trade school or related technical training.
  • Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining cranes.

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