Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Professional - Weekend Days - Springfield, OR

  • OREGON EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT
  • Springfield, Missouri
  • Full Time
Job Listing ID: 4333377 Job Title: Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Professional - Weekend Days - Springfield, OR

Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Springfield

Date Posted: 08/19/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Shift: Day Shift, Swing Shift, Night Shift

Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months

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Job Summary: Position Title:

Journey Mechanic

Reports To:

Maintenance Director

Department:

SPW Maintenance

Hours per shift:

Employee works four 12-hour shifts, with three 10-minute breaks, and 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Day: 5:00AM - 5:00PM Nights: 5:00PM - 5:00AM

Wage:

(DOE)

Position Purpose:

Perform maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment and vehicles including (not limited to): forklifts, pickups, log handling machines (936 up to 988 Loaders, and shovel), welders, pressure washers, dump trucks and log trucks, shop plant equipment and manlifts.

Skills:

*Must have 10 years of experience as a mechanic specifically for heavy equipment to include: hydraulic and air welding, rebuilding cylinders; troubleshooting.

*Mechanics are required to provide their own tools.

*Must know all facets of heavy equipment repairs including repair of hydraulic, electrical, gas, diesel, and propane systems.

*Must have some experience in the operation of heavy equipment.

*Must have the KSA to apply Machine Specific Lockout Procedures, lead monthly safety training topics, and certify employee competencies, when applicable.

*Must communicate with rolling stock operators and all levels of management (verbally), face-to-face, via radio, and telephone as well as in writing.

Entry Level Production Associate: Essential Functions*

(These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.)

*Diagnoses, services and repairs various systems that are found on such equipment such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, high voltage generators, propane powered equipment, and pneumatic systems.

*Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and repair. Attend and/or provide monthly safety training topics. Assist in training staff in mechanical repair techniques. Road test vehicles. Make field

*Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.

*Communicate with operators to identify and repair problems with vehicles/equipment.

*Maintain regular service intervals for all vehicles/equipment and document actions in maintenance records.

*Fabricates, modifies, and installs special equipment or replacement parts using mills, lathes, welders, torch sets, plasma cutter, and metal cutting saws. Order and maintain appropriate supplies and stock.

*Coordinate with outside agencies for assistance with repairs beyond internal capabilities.

*Maintain adequate levels of supplies to optimize in service time for all vehicles/equipment

*Inspect, repair and adjust diesel powered vehicles/equipment. Perform incidental welding operations on equipment. Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.

*Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

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Job Classification: Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

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Driver License Information

Required: Non-Commercial Drivers License Preferred: Commercial C Drivers License

Compensation

Salary: Depending on Experience, Depending on Qualifications

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Deferred Compensation, Retirement, Education Reimbursement

Additional Benefit Information: Compensation & Benefits *Competitive Wages *On Demand Pay *401K, with world-class company match *Health Savings Account, with world-class company match *Medical *Dental *Vision *Life and Disability Insurance *Discretionary Periodic Bonuses for all Positions *Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays *Mentorship Support *Extensive Training

Job Requirements

Experience Required: At least 10 years

Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A

Gender: N/A
Job ID: 490243703
Originally Posted on: 8/21/2025

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