Heavy Equipment Mechanic
About the job
- At least 3 years of heavy construction equipment diagnostics and repair experience.
- Knowledge of how to read schematics and manuals for repairs.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record.
- Experience in welding.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be able to safely operate heavy-duty equipment.
- Must be able to safely operate standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices.
- Must be able to read, interpret, analyze, and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
- Must be able to use a cutting torch and perform welding tasks.
- Must follow OSHA Construction and General Industry regulations, DOT regulations, and the company safety manual, and adapt to safety regulations as necessary.
- Perform significant maintenance and repairs on all types of equipment, or assist with repairs, improvements, and maintenance, to ensure equipment is in safe working condition.
- Diagnose equipment problems and perform repairs and preventative maintenance, including welding and fabrication, with limited direction.
- Troubleshoot equipment maintenance problems, diagnose components, and determine the necessary method and extent of repair.
- Keep the shop and work areas clean and orderly to avoid hazardous situations.
- Complete shop repair orders as directed by the shop manager.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with the shop manager and others to address issues professionally.
- Handle multiple projects and priorities while maintaining tight deadlines.
- Report initially unreported issues with attention to detail.
- Report safety hazards, incidents, and issues immediately to the shop manager or safety manager.
- Operate and maintain a company vehicle to perform field service repairs when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A commercial driver’s license is desired.
About the company
Sletten Companies builds commercial facilities and civil infrastructure for public agencies and private owners across the western United States. Its work spans schools, hospitals and correctional facilities as well as bridges and water treatment plants. Owners hire the group through general contracting, construction management and design-build arrangements, with teams involved from early cost planning and design coordination through project completion. Sletten also uses its own crews for concrete, carpentry and steel erection rather than relying entirely on subcontractors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Great Falls, Montana.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Great Falls, MT
Founded
1928
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Stock awards supplement pay: Sletten requires no employee contribution to its retirement ownership plan.
- Training has financial backing: Sletten funds outside education and certifications alongside a company-wide in-house program.
- Welding inspectors get extended sick leave: Sletten's Great Falls posting also lists long-term disability coverage.
What critics are saying
- Great Falls welding inspectors need credentials: Sletten requires American Welding Society certification and three years' fabrication experience.
- Remote work still involves travel: Sletten's solar project manager is exempt and requires periodic project-site visits.
- Site access limits flexibility: Boise project engineers must reach all construction-site areas across wide-ranging climates and environments.
What makes Sletten Companies unique
- Ownership stays with employees: Sletten is entirely employee-owned through its employee stock ownership plan.
- Design expertise sits inside Sletten: its preconstruction team includes architects, engineers and estimators.
- Sletten measures sites digitally: its in-house virtual construction team uses three-dimensional scanning and drone photography.
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