Longhorn Energy & Transportation
Heavy Equipment / Diesel Mechanic
Ketchikan, Alaska•Full-time
$110,000 - $130,000 annually
$110,000 - $130,000 annually
About the Job
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 annually
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Heavy Equipment Mechanic to become a part of our vibrant team. In this position, you will be tasked with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse array of heavy machinery and industrial equipment to guarantee optimal performance and safety. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run efficiently, supporting various sectors such as construction, agriculture, and transportation. This role presents an exciting chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and enhance your technical skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
We are looking for a highly skilled and driven Heavy Equipment Mechanic to become a part of our vibrant team. In this position, you will be tasked with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse array of heavy machinery and industrial equipment to guarantee optimal performance and safety. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring our operations run efficiently, supporting various sectors such as construction, agriculture, and transportation. This role presents an exciting chance to work with cutting-edge equipment and enhance your technical skills in a fast-paced environment committed to excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on heavy equipment including excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors, and other industrial machinery.
- Utilize OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) manuals and schematics to accurately identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as oil changes, filter replacements, brake repairs, transmission servicing, and tire rotations.
- Fabricate parts or components as necessary using welding, soldering, and hand tools to ensure the longevity and safety of equipment.
- Repair and maintain diesel engines, air brake systems, suspensions, hydraulics, HVAC systems, and powertrain components.
- Assist with heavy lifting operations during repairs or assembly by employing appropriate heavy equipment operation techniques.
- Keep detailed service records and documentation of all repairs conducted for compliance and future reference.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Service Technician, with dealership experience preferred.
- Strong mechanical understanding of excavators, cranes, forklifts, tractors (including agricultural machinery), industrial equipment, and automotive diagnostics.
- Ability to read schematics and OEM manuals for troubleshooting intricate systems.
- Proficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and other maintenance tools.
About Longhorn Energy & Transportation
Longhorn Energy and Transportation LLC has grown to become a leading provider for recruiting applicants in the skilled trades for energy , construction, heavy equipment, transportation industries and beyond. Longhorn has proven to be the best at recruiting cdl drivers, diesel mechanics, equipment operators and warehouse personnel. We have a proven track record of success and are committed to delivering quality results for our clients and applicants.