What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Field Technician position at Duininck?
For over 90 years, Duininck has been building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. Our partnerships, grounded in deeply held core values that have endured for over three generations, help us build the projects that strengthen your communities.
At Duininck our employees enjoy:
- Opportunities to Learn, Grow & Advance
- A Culture that Supports Your Success
- Family Owned & Operated
- Building Strong Communities
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic | Field Technician position will diagnose and repair all heavy construction equipment in the field. This position is based out of a local shop but travels to various sites as needed for equipment diagnosis and repair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operate and inspect all construction equipment and components to determine needed repairs.
- Discuss equipment problems with supervisor and/or others as needed.
- Repair, replace, calibrate, adjust and/or rebuild components.
- Test repaired equipment for proper operation.
- Inspect, add and/or change fluids and lubricants; check and replace worn parts and perform other routine service and maintenance.
- Complete all required welding and fabrication work, as needed.
- Read equipment manuals, service bulletins and other resources; attend training sessions. Maintain and update knowledge of equipment to be serviced.
- Assist with ordering parts, materials and supplies needed for repair and maintenance.
- Record work performed, time and materials used for each job; complete timecards, and maintain related work logs and records.
- Operate a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, motor vehicles and heavy equipment and perform related duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.
- Maintain orderliness, cleanliness and safety.
- Perform the above duties following the procedures developed by management (TPR, B2W Maintain, etc)
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Previous mechanical experience on heavy equipment, including asphalt plant equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting skills.
- Class A Commercial Drivers License is preferred.
- Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
- Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.
- An unwavering focus on safety.
- MSHA | OSHA
- Willingness to travel throughout Central and Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa and Eastern Dakotas.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
- Work outside in all weather conditions.
- Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Regularly work extended | overtime hours, outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions at all project locations.
- Travel is required.
This year round, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:
- Competitive pay range of $30 to $40 per hour, based on experience and background.
- Paid Time Off
- Per Diem (when applicable)
- Strong Health Plans to choose from
- Dental & Vision plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short Term Disability
- 401K with company match, and more!
Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Salary : $30 - $40
