Traveling Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Company: GPAC
Location: Illinois City
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTIONA multidisciplinary and growing excavation company has an immediate need for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic. The ideal applicant will be a team-player and a self-starter with experience in troubleshooting and repairing company machines/fleet and must have experience working on motors, final drives, and hydraulics. Company truck is provided.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairing and maintaining all equipment, company fleet, both rented and owned
• Inputting equipment repairs via work orders and related web-based software tools
• Being a leader in terms of safety, work ethic and the ability to communicate effectively with field employees including supervision levels
• Servicing of equipment on various job sites
• Following and upholding all required safety rules and regulations
• Recognizing and correcting safety hazards
• Diagnose and make repairs in regards to welding and cutting
• Will maintain good housekeeping with the ability to keep company records and complete work orders on equipment in timely mannerQUALIFICATIONS
  • 5 years minimum mechanic experience
  • Komatsu, Cat, Bobcat, and other heavy equipment experience required
  • Tri-Axle dump trucks, Mack, Kenworth, and Volvo experience preferred
  • Experience w/ Jal-Test computer diagnostic software a plus
  • Pickup and passenger car experience a plus
  • Valid driver's license
  • Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED requiredGet in with a continually growing company that takes pride in their employees, is very active in the community, with a stellar compensation/benefits package.Please contact Cordell Nilson directly at or email me at for more information on this position. All qualified candidates will be contacted and given further information. All inquiries are CONFIDENTIAL!All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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