Electrical And Computer Engineer Jobs in Kalispell, MT

Company Summary
For over 60 years, Schellinger Construction has been the leading highway builder across Montana. We work primarily in Northwest Montana and provide a full range of services, including earthwork, trucking, gravel crushing, concrete supply, aggregate surfacing, culvert/pipe installation, asphalt paving, and retail aggregate supply (gravel, asphalt). As a family business, we invest in our employees over the long term, providing a bonus program and a complete benefits package including, vacation, pension plan, and health insurance.
Diesel Mechanic
Location: Various locations within 200 miles of Columbia Falls, Montana
Summary
Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Mechanic is responsible for completing repairs on a variety of road construction equipment, trucks and trailers. As a member of a larger team of mechanics, the mechanic must be able to work independently, as part of a team, travel to our various projects sites, and work over-time as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Mechanic include, but are not limited to:
• Maintain, repair and trouble shoot problems on all road construction equipment and trucks. Includes paving equipment, rollers, loaders, water trucks, tractors/belly dump trailers, skid steers, scrapers, excavators, dozers and brooms. Also responsible to maintain and work on smaller equipment & tools, including pickups, water pumps, plate compactors, etc.
• General mechanical, engine & transmission trouble-shooting, hydraulic, electrical, cutting & welding, minor fabrication, and an overall understanding of road building equipment.
• Stock and organize assigned tool van with parts to meet the needs of the equipment on the project assigned.
• Identify mechanical failures and future preventive maintenance needs.
• Work with and follow directions from supervisors.
• Complete required maintenance documentation as directed by shop foreman.
• Able to work both independently and with other mechanics/employees
Safety, Teamwork & Compliance
• Promote, execute and adhere to the company's safety policies and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings and inspections.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Understand and comply with Company policies and procedures
• Promote a team approach and maintain an open and respectful approach to communication with all employees.
• Wear appropriate protective equipment: steel toed boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection
Requirements/Experience
• Prior heavy equipment mechanical experience preferred.
• Must have own tools.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to use modern electronic and computer based trouble-shooting techniques is highly desirable.
• No High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, but preferred.
• A willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Work schedule is weather dependent, so flexibility is required.
• Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Compensation offered with this role will be based on work experience and capability
The successful applicant will be required to join or be a member of the Union of Operating Engineers
Schellinger Construction Company is a drug free and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer