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HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Keller North America, Inc.
Shafter, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Company Logo : Overview :

Keller Foundations, Inc. is a leading drilled foundation, earth retention, and geotechnical specialty contractor with offices located throughout the United States. Keller routinely develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to challenging geotechnical problems for its customers. As the leader in Geotechnical we are constantly looking to expand our team and find personal that are willing to grow within our company.

Keller is actively searching for a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our successful geotechnical construction team. Keller is one of the largest geotechnical construction companies in the United States offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth.

Applicants must have documentation of two or more years of experience in truck, trailer, and heavy diesel equipment repair and maintenance. Applicant must be a high school graduate or show equivalent training, be able to efficiently perform electrical and hydraulic diagnostics, and pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen. Applicant must be a self-motivated individual and demonstrate significant attention-to-detail at all times. ASE Certification and basic computer skills to perform service reporting are desirable, however not required. Applicant must also possess all required Class I Mechanic hand tools.

Responsibilities :

More experienced applicants will have experience with heavy drill rigs (Klemm, SoilMec, and or Watson) used in geotechnical construction, concrete pumps, air compressors, generators, and other heavy diesel equipment. The safe operation of basic heavy equipment including forklifts, wheeled front end loaders, and excavators is also a plus, along with holding a valid CDL license.

The available position is shop based and reports to a Shop Supervisor and / or onsite project Superintendent.

In addition to above mentioned responsibilities, applicants will be expected to perform basic labor tasks when not assigned to typical mechanic operations. These labor tasks may require extensive physical activity at times.

Keller provides numerous internal and external training classes and encourages obtaining certifications related to quality, knowledge, and safety. Full time employees are eligible to receive benefits as well as participate in the company 401K program.

Qualifications :

Qualified candidates must have or be :

  • Hands-on mechanic experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in Heavy Equipment Repairs

  • Self-motivated and willing to travel
  • Diagnosis and troubleshooting
  • Strong in Electrical and hydraulic systems
  • Electric and hydraulic schematic reading and navigation
  • Pilot system circuits
  • E-Stop systems
  • Machine maintenance
  • Operating controls and functions
  • Ability to work in a team environment with interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks; to include frequent bending, kneeling and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working outdoors in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations
  • Ability to work in confined and cluttered spaces
  • Capable of climbing and keeping balance on uneven areas
  • Prior OSHA, First Aid, and / or Safety Training preferred
  • Specific experience working on equipment typically found in geotechnical construction is a plus
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    Additional Information :

    Salary Range : $ 52,000.00 - $ 80,000.00 per year

    Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

    Benefits :

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Salary : $52,000 - $80,000

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