FIELD MECHANIC

Independence Excavating is looking for a self-motivated and knowledgeable Field Mechanic to join our team in Mahwah NJ. As the field mechanic, you will be responsible for diagnosing, rebuilding, and repairing vehicles and site equipment and inspecting idle machines at our field locations. This position does require travel monthly for half of the year and will require you to work in all-weather elements.

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Under limited supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment; performs related work as assigned
• Going thru the equipment, checking fluids, making sure the units are ready to be productive all day
• Repairing, building and/or maintenance equipment
• Ability to switch gears with short notice, leaving one project to start another more critical
• Performing inspections and preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports
• May act as lead person in supervisor’s absence

Do you have what it takes?

• Within the last 10 years, five years of experience and/or training in vehicle/construction equipment repair and maintenance shop or any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Class B CDL, preferred
• Diagnosing mechanical problems and performing repairs
• Operation of vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Safety practices and procedures
• Electrical systems, including computerized induction/ignition systems
• Strong troubleshooting knowledge in hydraulic systems
• Use of diagnostic equipment
• Acetylene and electric arc welding
• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• Work extended hours out of doors in a variety of weather conditions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Occasional overtime may be necessary during peak times

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.