Diesel Mechanic - Brewster Companies
IL, IL
About the Job
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Brewster Companies, Inc. is a family owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality to join our team.
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic position performs major repairs, routine inspections & maintenance, as well as annual inspections on our growing fleet of heavy equipment, pick-up trucks, trailers, and semi-trucks. The mechanic is also responsible for preparing/maintaining inspection and maintenance records on each piece of equipment.
Brewster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with advancement opportunities and a great work environment.
Benefits:
- Company Paid Medical Insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental/Vision/Life Insurance available after one month.
- 401(k) with competitive company match.
- 7 Paid Holidays available upon hire.
- Paid Vacation accruals upon hire.
- Strong Family Culture - Family-Owned Business.
- Growth Opportunities - Promotions from within.
Job Duties:
- Diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, class 8, and small truck fleet as needed.
- Perform routine equipment inspections and maintenance, as well as annual inspections on all equipment, trucks, and trailers.
- Ordering parts/supplies from vendors as needed.
- Properly maintain/prepare inspection and maintenance records on all pieces of equipment.
- Requires fieldwork repairs to be done as needed, most construction sites are within a 30 mile radius of our office location.
- Help maintain a clean and safe functioning shop.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical problems on earth moving equipment, semi & pick-up trucks, concrete saws, forklifts, air compressors, and generators.
- Have strong trouble shooting skills.
- Have ability to diagnose and repair problems using service manuals.
- Have experience using hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.
- Be able to read and interpret basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
- Factory training & Welding experience a plus
- CAT experience a plus