Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic that thrives in an engaging work environment.  The day-to-day challenges keep you on your toes with variety and teamwork along with a chance at independence.  Our mechanics get to play the “hero” role each day as they help keep our jobs moving and our equipment running and operating safely.  The right person for this job is focused and coachable, has the drive to learn and succeed, and can work under pressure, all while having fun!  You will have the opportunity to work on top-of-the-line equipment such as pavers, loaders, a soil stabilization truck, mills and more!

Job-Type: Union, Hourly, Full-time (although shop does close for 3 weeks over the winter)

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN, in shop

Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References will also be checked. 

Earning Potential:

• We pay Union Field Rates (not Shop Rates)
• Hourly rates range from $40.02 - $45.01 (depending on experience)

Benefits of Joining our team!

• Union Benefits (Operating Engineers Local 49)
  
• 5 Weeks Time Off
• Annual boot allowance
• Family owned and operated
• No out-of-town jobs/Home every night
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Key Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand and follow established procedures.
• Establish and communicate new procedures.
• Understand operating principles of machinery.
• Take responsibility for keeping machinery useful.
• Watch carefully for problems and potential problems.
• Use judgement to determine repair priorities.
• Create and use routines for maintenance.
• Create and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with fellow employees for safety and efficiency.
• Maintain credibility and control in unusual situations.

Preferred Experience/Education:

• CDL Highly Preferred
• Paving equipment mechanic experience highly preferred
• 2 years' experience and/or Votech / Mechanical Training
• Good driving record
• Strong safety awareness and technical capacity
• Reliable and strong problem-solving skills

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management, and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees play an active role in workplace safety and promote a positive safety culture at all times.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers, and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization, and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability, and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.