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R-2 Contractors

Builds civil infrastructure for power projects

Heavy Equipment/Truck Mechanic - Travel multiple sites

Full-Time
$30 - $65/hr+ 5-year employment appreciation bonus
Senior
Yuba City, CA, USA
In PersonField work across multiple states.
Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 6 years of heavy equipment diesel truck experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations and compliance.
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform physical labor.
  • Must have own tools; specialty tools are provided by the company.
  • Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
  • Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment diesel trucks and Department of Transportation vehicles.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and Department of Transportation inspections.
  • Document all repairs and maintenance using proper work order systems.
  • Operate shop tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
  • Communicate with supervisors and other team members.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Commercial Driver's License Class A or B, or willingness to obtain one.

About the company

R-2 Contractors builds civil and underground infrastructure for utility-scale power projects across the United States, including renewable generation, transmission lines and substations. Its crews prepare sites, construct access roads and install foundations and buried conduits that carry and protect electrical cables. Customers hire the contractor for construction work spanning site preparation, excavation and grading through concrete structures, underground systems and grounding, with crews carrying out the work on project sites. Its portfolio also includes civil work for highway lighting and traffic signals, and the company is headquartered in Prineville, Oregon.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Prineville, OR

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • Estimators shape internal systems: R2's Prineville role includes improving estimating tools, processes and project handoffs.
  • Mechanic benefits reward tenure: R2 lists union retirement and a five-year employment appreciation bonus.
  • Project managers get training access: R2 accepts willingness to learn its construction and scheduling tools.

What critics are saying

  • Bids bring pressure: R2's Prineville estimator role describes a demanding workload and tight deadlines.
  • Mechanics supply their own tools: R2 provides specialty tools only.
  • Schedules face outage constraints: R2's live substation retrofits must fit customers' shutdown windows.

What makes R-2 Contractors unique

  • Deployment stays in-house: R2 owns both equipment and trucking fleets.
  • Difficult ground stays in-house: R2 performs directional drilling and rock sawing itself.
  • Union trades work together: R2 signs agreements covering electrical workers, operating engineers and laborers.

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