Company Overview:
Dredge America is a heavy marine construction company that specializes in hydraulic dredging and is based in Kansas City, Missouri with project locations throughout the country. Dredge America’s company culture stands out from the industry as our employees are a name and not a number. We are a family-owned small business in a unique industry where the opportunities for growth are endless. This is a chance to work on large pieces of equipment, be trained by an experienced crew and be able to see the impact that you make.
Job Description & Requirements:
This would be a full-time travel position working a 3 week on, 1 week off rotation schedule (12 hours/day, 7 days/week). The duties of a Heavy Equipment Traveling Mechanic include inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, fabricating, rebuilding, and maintaining both light and heavy-duty equipment related to the dredging industry. A company truck with all the necessary tools will be provided as well as all of the required additional training needed to perform the job duties.
· Perform highly skilled and complex mechanical repairs on both light and heavy equipment such as trucks, loaders, cranes, travel lift, telehandlers, both diesel/gas engines, slurry/water pumps, and all dredge related parts.
· Adjust, or repair and replace, parts in engines, transmissions, differentials, and other equipment.
· Experience working with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component systems.
· Experience with diesel engines.
· Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of working on and around heavy equipment.
· Ability to engage in heavy manual labor for extended periods, in all types of weather, and under various working conditions.
· Physically must be able to work in the field and lift at least 50 pounds.
· Must have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
· Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
· Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
· Heavy equipment operation experience is a plus.
· A CDL is a plus.
· Flexibility and adaptability will be key to succeeding in this position.
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 80.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Profit sharing
- Tools provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
