Diesel / Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Lane County; $30 - $35 per hour DOE)
Emerald Excavating, where we’ve been diggin’ it everyday since 1962, is a family-owned excavation & truck hauling company based in Eugene, OR and serving all of Lane County. We specialize in commercial and residential site prep / earthwork, septic systems, and material hauling.
We are currently seeking a Diesel / Heavy Equipment Mechanic with 5 years or more of experience to join our team full-time in Eugene. You will be responsible for the repair and maintenance, including accurate record-keeping, of our dump trucks, equipment trailers, and company pickups as well as a variety of excavators, backhoes, dozers, graders, rollers, plate compactors, and pumps.
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Pay: $30 - $35 per Hour DOE
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum 5 years of experience
Valid driver’s licenses, Class A CDL a MUST
Ability to operate and inspect trucks, heavy equipment or machines to diagnose problems
Experience in repair and maintenance of hydraulics, engines, clutches, transmissions, differentials, suspensions, air brakes, running gear, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on various types of equipment (excavators, backhoes, dozers, graders, and rollers), dump trucks, pickup trucks and small tools/engines (plate compactors).
Understanding of DOT inspection requirements, including daily vehicle inspection reports (DVIR), annual vehicle inspection reports, brake checks, 90-day inspections, etc.
Ability to work independently, organize, schedule, perform and document maintenance
Able to read and understand service manuals
Keep a clean and organized shop
Heavy lifting and bending
Bring Your Own Tools (limited tools onsite) to perform minor & major repairs on heavy equipment and trucks
We offer competitive wages, employer-paid health insurance (100% for employee), dental insurance (at employee expense), PTO (including holidays), SIMPLE IRA with 3% company matching, and stable employment.
Pre-employment drug testing required.
If you are looking for a great company, then we are the company for you.
Let’s talk. Send your resume today or give us a call at 541-345-1505.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.