Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company Summary

For over 60 years Schellinger Construction has been the leading highway builder across Montana. We work primarily in Northwest Montana and provide a full range of services including earthwork trucking gravel crushing concrete supply aggregate surfacing culvert/pipe installation asphalt paving and retail aggregate supply (gravel asphalt). As a family business we invest in our employees over the long term providing a bonus program and a complete benefits package including vacation pension plan and health insurance.

Diesel Mechanic

Location: Various locations within 200 miles of Columbia Falls Montana

Summary

Reporting to the Shop Foreman the Mechanic is responsible for completing repairs on a variety of road construction equipment trucks and trailers. As a member of a larger team of mechanics the mechanic must be able to work independently as part of a team travel to our various projects sites and work overtime as needed.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Mechanic include but are not limited to:

Maintain repair and trouble problems on all road construction equipment and trucks. Includes paving equipment rollers loaders water trucks tractors/belly dump trailers skid steers sers excavators dozers and brooms. Also responsible to maintain and work on smaller equipment & tools including pickups water pumps plate compactors etc.

General mechanical engine & transmission troubleshooting hydraulic electrical cutting & welding minor fabrication and an overall understanding of road building equipment.

Stock and organize assigned tool van with parts to meet the needs of the equipment on the project assigned.

Identify mechanical failures and future preventive maintenance needs.

Work with and follow directions from supervisors.

Complete required maintenance documentation as directed by shop foreman.

Able to work both independently and with other mechanics/employees

Safety Teamwork & Compliance

Promote execute and adhere to the companys safety policies and encourage all employees subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Attend and participate in safety meetings and inspections.

Work in a safe responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Understand and comply with Company policies and procedures

Promote a team approach and maintain an open and respectful approach to communication with all employees.

Wear appropriate protective equipment: steel toed boots hard hats ear and eye protection

Requirements/Experience

Prior heavy equipment mechanical experience preferred.

Must have own tools.

Strong work ethic.

Ability to use modern electronic and computer based troubleshooting techniques is highly desirable.

No High School Diploma or G.E.D. required but preferred.

A willingness to work overtime as required.

Work schedule is weather dependent so flexibility is required.

Must comply with the companys drug and alcohol testing requirements.

Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability

The successful applicant will be required to join or be a member of the Union of Operating Engineers

Schellinger Construction Company is a drug free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Manager