Description

Serving Arkansas with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking for our next Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the Fleet / Equipment team. In this position, you will be keeping our fleet running — diagnosing and repairing HDD rigs, mini excavators, trenchers, vac trucks, and more, performing preventative maintenance, and heading out to job sites when equipment goes down in the field.

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine issues using diagnostic equipment and schematics
Maintaining our fleet — HDD rigs, mini excavators, trenchers, skid steers, vac trucks, bucket trucks, dump trucks, trailers, and pickups
Performing scheduled preventative maintenance — oil changes, fluid checks, filter replacements, greasing, and safety inspections
Rebuilding, repairing, or replacing major assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and brake systems
Responding to breakdown calls on job sites and performing emergency repairs in the field
Welding and fabrication repairs on frames, buckets, attachments, and trailers as needed
Documenting repairs, maintenance, parts ordered, and time spent in digital shop logs

What We Need From You

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment or diesel mechanic
High school diploma or GED required; diesel technology or heavy equipment technician program preferred
Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, electrical troubleshooting, and diesel engine repair
Experience with HDD rigs, trenchers, mini excavators, or vac trucks preferred; OEM training (Vermeer, Ditch Witch, CAT, etc.) a plus
ASE certification(s) preferred
Welding and fabrication experience or certification preferred
OSHA 10 preferred or willing to obtain
Your own basic mechanic hand tools — diagnostic equipment, specialty tools, and everything else is provided
Comfortable with travel — about 40% of the time, including overnight out-of-state trips and day trips across Arkansas
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required; Class A or B CDL preferred

The Physical Reality

This job splits time between the shop and the field — about 60% in our shop and 40% on the road. When equipment goes down on a job site, you go to it, and that means working outdoors in whatever conditions the day brings. Expect to get dirty, get under machines, and solve problems with what you have on the truck.

Lifting and carrying parts, components, and tools up to 50 lbs.
Frequent bending, kneeling, crawling, and lying under equipment
Extended periods of standing in the shop and at job sites
Climbing on and off equipment, trucks, and trailers
Outdoor field repairs in all weather conditions
Shop conditions including noise, fumes, grease, and fluids

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing per company policy.

Benefits

Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc. is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Coverage for applicable benefits begins on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans available at extremely low cost to employees.
24/7 Telemedicine program available to all employees and their immediate family members at NO COST
Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
Company-paid Spousal and Children’s Life Insurance benefit
Company-paid Short-Term AND Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and profit sharing
11 paid company holidays plus 1 floating birthday holiday per year
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on years of service
No Cost Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary gym membership

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