Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Welder

Soil Testing, Inc
Oxford, Connecticut, United States
$30-$37 an hour
Full-time
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Full-time Or Part -Time Mechanic position for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment.

We are looking for an experienced (10-year min) Mechanic who takes pride in his abilities to maintain and understand the equipment he is working on.

Soiltesting Inc. is a Geotechnical Drilling Contractor working throughout southern New England and New York since 1958. This is a 40-hour per weak position but may require some OT.

The more versatile the person's skills, the more opportunity for OT.

Duties And Responsibilities :

  • Maintenance and Repair to Equipment and Trucks is the Primary Task.
  • Assess vehicles and / or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
  • Perform and record routine maintenance according to schedule.
  • Provide routine inspections of vehicles and equipment.
  • Repair equipment as needed.
  • WELDING, welding / build-up auger tools, secondary task; not a prerequisite to mechanic position, but a plus.
  • Keep an accurate log of all work performed.
  • Keep the work area clean and safe.
  • Adhere to company work safety policies.
  • Provide your own set of basic hand tools.

Qualifications :

  • Experience conducting routine heavy equipment and truck repair / maintenance.
  • Demonstrated experience inspecting heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Practical mechanical knowledge and diagnostic skills.
  • Sound mechanical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • The ability to operate heavy equipment, a CDL, and or welding fabrication ability ; IS A PLUS.

Equipment includes :

Drill rigs, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, geoprobe, trucks, trailers, and small engines.

We offer excellent benefits including :

  • Health insurance ( 90% + / - company covered costs).* (full-time employee).
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid vacation.
  • 401K matching ( 4.5 to 5%).
  • Uniforms.
  • Work boot allowance.
  • Cell phone reimbursement allowance.
  • Profit Sharing ( typically 2.5-5.5%).

About Soil Testing, Inc :

Soil Testing, Inc was founded in 1958 by Robert J. DeAngelis (1928-2003), a Civil Engineer, in Ansonia, CT and is presently being managed at its current location in Oxford, CT by James A.

DeAngelis, an Engineering Geologist (M.Sc., P.G.) with over 30 years experience in subsurface investigations. With over 50 years experience in test borings, we understand the importance of having a knowledge of subsurface conditions for the design of foundations and we take this experience with us to projects in the feasibility, construction and settlement correction phases.

We take pride in getting the information (with test borings) our clients need to design new foundations and carry this same regard into our pile installations and underpinning services.

The versatility of SOILTESTING, INC. s principals, associates and staff allows us to successfully and economically apply their talents and expertise to diverse projects for clients in Connecticut and New York.

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