Field Mechanic

Are you passionate about maintaining and repairing heavy equipment that powers industries and drives progress? We invite you to become an integral part of our Product Support team as a Field Mechanic. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance, safety, and longevity of a diverse range of heavy equipment. This includes rock drills, rock crushers, excavators, haul trucks, and more. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to travel to field locations, taking your expertise directly to where it's needed most. Join our team, and you'll collaborate with a group of highly skilled professionals dedicated to maintaining the heavy equipment that powers our industry and shapes landscapes.

COMPENSATION

• $30-$45/hour depending on experience and technical expertise. 
• Additional $10/hour differential pay on for weekend work (Saturdays and Sundays).
• Overtime when work is available.
• Per diem: $40.00 per day when staying at a company paid hotel.
• Generous benefits package including per diem, insurance, 401k with matching, paid time off and more.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field preferred.
• Pre-employment drug test and physical. 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Wants to be a part of company with a culture that values doing the right thing, we before me, and inspiring what is possible.
• Effective communication skills to interact clearly and professionally with team members, customers, and product support personnel.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve equipment malfunctions efficiently.
• Adaptable and able to handle diverse equipment challenges and quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and thoroughly inspects and repairs equipment to ensure high-quality work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travels to and from customer sites to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment in the field.
• Communicates professionally and positively with customers, and product support personnel to questions or requests for technical support, troubleshooting and repair assistance.
• Analyzes and diagnoses equipment malfunctions.
• Repairs, replaces or rebuilds engines, transmissions, fuel systems, final drives, steering clutches, cross-shafts, hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, and all related components, electrical and air systems.
• Writes service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position.
• Prepares required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures assigned company vehicle maintains a clean professional appearance and is in proper working order.
• Follows manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
• Performs other duties as necessary and as determined by leadership team.

SAFETY

• Properly follows all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations to promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas by practicing 5S principles to reduce safety risks.

BENEFITS

• Service Truck We provide Field Mechanics with a Kenworth service truck that can be taken home post shift.
• Laptop We provide Field Mechanics with a company laptop that can be used for diagnostics.
• iPhone We provide Field Mechanics with iPhones or a monthly cell phone allowance for phone calls, emails, text messaging and mobile time keeping.
• Tool Allowance We provide Field Mechanics with a tool allowance of $75 per month. 
• Fuel Card & Credit Card We provide Field Mechanics with fuel cards and credit cards to charge company expenses.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance We offer health insurance at a cost of $54/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles. 
• Vision Insurance We pay 100% of employee premiums
• Dental Insurance We pay 25% of employee premiums
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services to help work through both personal and professional issues.
• 401k We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year..
• Company Paid Lodging When working on jobs requiring more than 1.5 hours one-way travel time, we arrange and pay 100 percent of lodging accommodations.

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.

Department: Product Support
This is a full time position