Heavy Equipment Mechanic – $1,500 Sign-On
Job Description
A long-established construction contractor is hiring a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Sioux Falls, SD to repair mobile construction equipment in a shop. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of mechanic experience, preferably with trucks or heavy equipment, and strong troubleshooting skills. Apply today for a $1,500 sign-on bonus, guaranteed 50-hour weeks, and no weekends or on-call work.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, and diesel issues on mobile construction equipment.
- Adjust, repair, and overhaul construction equipment to keep it safe, reliable, and ready for use.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems and complete necessary repairs.
- Repair gas- and diesel-powered construction equipment and related components.
- Identify equipment issues, determine effective repair solutions, and confirm repairs are completed properly.
- Perform shop-based equipment repairs while following safe work practices.
Requirements
- Required:
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- 3+ years of relevant hands-on mechanic experience.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment and related systems.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must meet company insurability requirements.
- Reliable, safety-focused approach to equipment repair and shop work.
- Preferred:
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- Truck and/or heavy equipment repair experience.
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Shifts
- Day shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Guaranteed 50 hours per week
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- 30-minute lunch break and two paid 15-minute breaks
- No weekends
- No on-call work
- Year-round work
Compensation
- $30.00 – $40.00/hour based on experience and qualifications
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
- Tool, boot, and prescription safety eyewear allowances
- Cell phone allowance
- Spanish/English bilingual premium pay
- Air-conditioned shop
- Uniforms provided and cleaned
- Annual pay reviews
- Benefits:
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off accrued from day one and 8 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement Leave
- Health Savings Account with company match and Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term Disability and employer-paid Long-Term Disability
- Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company Description
With over 115 years in business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Journey Group is growing and seeking a reliable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel, and pneumatic construction equipment at our Shop location.
Be a part of a team that prioritizes safety, respect, and doing the right things, always.
Contact
Name: Meaghan John
Email: [email protected]
Direct Toll-Free:
+1-605-332-5968
Job ID: #125864