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Overview

Moretrench Industrial, is a leading civil, earthwork, and industrial contractor with offices in Riverview, FL.   Moretrench routinely develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to challenging civil problems for its customers. As the leader in Industrial construction, we are constantly looking to expand our team and find personal that are willing to grow within our company.

Moretrench is actively searching for a qualified Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our successful construction team. Moretrench is one of the largest Industrial construction companies in Florida, offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

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 always demonstrate significant attention-to-detail. Basic computer skills to perform service reporting are desirable, however not required. Applicant must also possess all required Class I Mechanic hand tools.

More experienced applicants will have experience with heavy equipment (Cat, Komatsu, etc.) loaders, excavators, tracked equipment, heavy equipment generally up to 60 ton. 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, but 80 % of the repair is done in the field, on the job.  Most job sites are within 60 miles of the office, with occasional sites out of town. The Mechanic reports to the Equipment Manager and/or onsite project Superintendent.

 Moretrench 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:

• Capable of working safely, even when alone.
• Hands-on mechanic experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Heavy Equipment Repairs
• 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 civil, heavy, construction is a plus

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching 
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Moretrench Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.