Yellow Iron Mechanic

Job Description

Las Vegas based VT Trucking, LLC is looking to hire experienced Heavy Equipment Field Mechanics (heavy equipment welding experience a plus!). This is a full-time position with weekly-paid competitive hourly rates (DOE) and overtime for the willing! VT Trucking provides a full benefits package after a short probationary period.

Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) options w/ company matching
• Supplemental Insurance:
  Accidental / Disability / Life / Hospital
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Engagement

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine & preventative maintenance on heavy construction equipment to ensure company’s ability to meet project needs and document equipment maintenance according to company policy
• Inspect adjust and repair diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves and systems, mold boards, and scarifies on graders
• Inspect, adjust and repair gasoline and diesel tractors, and hydraulic and cable operated attachments on tractors
• Troubleshoot sensor issues, rebuild motors and transmissions
• Assist Truck Mechanics in the maintenance of: semi, water, dump and equipment haul trucks and equipment
• Perform incidental welding operations as needed on equipment
• Diagnose and repair differentials, hydraulic systems, motors, transmissions, drives, air conditioning systems and electrical systems
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Requirements:

• Prior experience maintaining CAT, John Deere, and/or Komatsu heavy construction equipment;
  Significant experience troubleshooting heavy equipment used for heavy civil grading (ie. Bulldozer, excavators, motor grader, blades, scrapers, loaders, paddle wheel, waterpull, etc.)
• Valid CDL Class A or B
• Tanker endorsement is preferred.
• OSHA 10 for the Construction Industry
• Topcon or Trimble GPS Systems experience a plus
• Experience with CAT ET SIS diagnostic tool
• Must have own tools
• Welding experience preferred
• Can withstand extreme conditions: excessive heat, wind, cold, continuous noise for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Type: Full-time

EOE / Drug Free Work Environment.

Pay: DOE

Moving Mountains
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