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Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic

A Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery for Milhouse Forestry. They will inspect and diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment such as giraffe, skid steer, forestry tractor, bucket truck, chip truck, chippers and fleet vehicles. They will travel to job sites to perform repairs and maintenance in the field.

What you will do:

• Repairs and maintains large machinery, including forestry-related equipment, hydraulics, and mobile mechanical equipment.
• Testing equipment, analyzing malfunctions, and using manual and electrical tools to fix broken parts.
• Be able to assemble gear systems, fit bearings, weld broken parts, fabricate parts from sheet metal.
• Keep machines clean and functioning up to industry standards.
• Transports equipment as needed to ensure crews have the proper equipment needed.
• Working with vendors to understand warranty standards and specifications.
• Measures effectiveness in establishing appropriate reporting and control procedures; operating efficiently at the lowest cost; staying within established budgets.
• Maintain and update inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• Measures effectiveness in time management; initiative and independent action within prescribed limits.
• Establishing min/max levels for necessary parts needed to ensure availability.
• Proficiency in understanding and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other heavy equipment components.
• Ability to diagnose issues quickly and accurately to determine the best course of action for repairs.
• Capability to lift heavy parts and equipment and work in physically demanding environments.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance are performed to the highest standards to avoid equipment failure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, forestry leadership, and equipment operators.

Your background:

• To be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
• To have a Class A or Class B driver's license.
• Diesel Mechanic Certification.
• Formal training in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.

$30 - $36 an hour. The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!

Want to learn more about our Milhouse Forestry team?

Come join a supportive and hardworking team that is dedicated to encouraging our core values here at Milhouse. Come grow with us as we learn to develop & conquer a new region!

Here's a little information on Milhouse Forestry, LLC:

Milhouse Forestry, LLC. is an affiliate of Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Milhouse Forestry is a diverse, innovative vegetation management firm providing line clearance services to the utility industry. Uninterrupted, reliable power is an important service provided by electrical utilities across the United States. By far, most power outages can be attributed to interference associated with vegetation. Milhouse Forestry's team sustainably solves problems associated with vegetation management challenges.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country. It was based on the belief that if we hired great people, fueled their passion while challenging them to excel, and maintained a laser focus on the needs of your clients, success would come- and so it has. Our portfolio of successful projects continues to grow, our family of highly satisfied clients continues to expand, and our staff just gets better and better.

Milhouse Forestry is excited to welcome you as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are at-will employer.

Benefits List*:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• * = The benefits listed above are subject to employment status