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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

First Rate Excavate

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Safety First: Prioritize safety at all times and strictly follow company safety policies and procedures
  • Preventative Maintenance & Repairs: Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and fleet vehicles
  • On-Site Service: Travel to construction job sites to complete repairs and maintenance as needed
  • Diagnostics & Problem Solving: Identify mechanical issues and troubleshoot equipment failures effectively
  • Equipment & Tool Use: Safely operate diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools
  • Team Coordination: Collaborate with fellow mechanics and assist with complex repairs
  • Physical Requirements: Lift and handle objects weighing up to 75 pounds
  • Attendance & Reliability: Maintain regular, punctual attendance
  • Overtime & Travel: Work overtime and overnight travel when required

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Class A CDL with valid Medical Card (or ability to obtain)
  • 2–3 years of experience as a heavy equipment or fleet mechanic

Benefits

Dependent upon eligibility requirements and employment status, the company offers:

  • Hiring Bonus
  • Career Pathway Mentorship
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance after 1 year of service
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Working Conditions

  • Work is primarily performed in a temperature-controlled mechanic shop
  • On occasion, work may be required outdoors during service calls or roadside repairs, in varying weather conditions
  • Potential exposure to dust, noise, and hazardous materials
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required and provided by the company

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.

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Dependent upon achievement of certain employment status and eligibility requirements the company offers the following benefits:
• 401K
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Paid Accommodations for Overnight Travel
• Subsistence Pay for Overnight Travel
• Employee Owned-ESOP
• Employee Assistance Program
 
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.