Description:
Are you a hands-on mechanic who enjoys fixing real equipment — not just swapping parts?
Plaisted Companies is looking for a dependable Heavy Equipment Mechanic to help keep our fleet running strong. If you’ve worked on loaders, dozers, excavators, trucks, or similar equipment — we want to talk to you.
Whether you have experience in heavy equipment, diesel, ag equipment, trucking, or construction maintenance, your skills may be a great fit here.
What you'll be working on
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Wheel Loaders
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Dozers
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Excavators
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Haul Trucks
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Rollers/Packers
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Conveyor systems
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Screen decks & wash plants
You’ll handle diagnostics, repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections to keep our operation moving safely and efficiently.
Schedule
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Monday through Friday, the shift would be during the hours of 6:00am to 5:00 pm.
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Overtime available after 40 hours
Pay
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$27.00-$30.00, depending on qualifications.
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Full-time, Non-exempt
Benefits
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100% health insurance coverage for employees.
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Nine medical insurance plans are available.
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Health Account options: FSA and HSA.
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100% dental insurance coverage for employees.
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Vision insurance.
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Hearing aid program.
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Life insurance.
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401(k) retirement plan with company match.
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Paid time off.
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Holiday pay.
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Year-end bonuses.
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Advancement opportunities.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Legal Shield/ID Shield.
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AFLAC benefits.
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Company events, including cookouts, dinners, and more!
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Variety of equipment — no repetitive flat-rate dealership work
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Team-oriented environment
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Clean, organized shop
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Company built on teamwork, integrity, and commitment to excellence
Why Join Plaisted Companies?
At Plaisted, you're not just filling a position- you're becoming part of a team that lives its Core Values every day:
Team Player: Passionately working together to achieve a common goal.
Honesty & Integrity: Earning trust through our everyday actions
Enthusiastic, Energetic, and Positive: Making each day rewarding and fun
Customer Above All Else: Taking the extra step to provide the best customer experience.
Commitment to Excellence: Making each product and service to the best of our ability.
If you’re tired of unpredictable hours, high-pressure environments, or working on the same thing each day, this could be the long-term role you’ve been looking for.
Requirements:
What we're looking for
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At least 1 year of mechanical or maintenance experience
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Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems
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Reliable and safety-minded
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Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
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Able to lift up to 75 lbs with assistance when needed
If you don’t have MSHA or a CDL but are willing to obtain them, we encourage you to apply.
Education
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Required: High School Diploma
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Preferred: Mechanical Trade School
Experience
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Required: One year of experience in a maintenance environment
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Preferred: Three years' of experience in a maintenance environment
