Job Description
Job Description
A Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery for Milhouse Forestry. They will inspect and diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment such as giraffe, skid steer, forestry tractor, bucket truck, chip truck, chippers and fleet vehicles. They will travel to job sites to perform repairs and maintenance in the field.
What you will do:
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- Repairs and maintains large machinery, including forestry-related equipment, hydraulics, and mobile mechanical equipment.
- Testing equipment, analyzing malfunctions, and using manual and electrical tools to fix broken parts.
- Be able to assemble gear systems, fit bearings, weld broken parts, fabricate parts from sheet metal.
- Keep machines clean and functioning up to industry standards.
- Transports equipment as needed to ensure crews have the proper equipment needed.
- Working with vendors to understand warranty standards and specifications.
- Measures effectiveness in establishing appropriate reporting and control procedures; operating efficiently at the lowest cost; staying within established budgets.
- Maintain and update inventory of spare parts and tools.
- Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
What we are looking for:
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- Measures effectiveness in time management; initiative and independent action within prescribed limits.
- Establishing min/max levels for necessary parts needed to ensure availability.
- Proficiency in understanding and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other heavy equipment components.
- Ability to diagnose issues quickly and accurately to determine the best course of action for repairs.
- Capability to lift heavy parts and equipment and work in physically demanding environments.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance are performed to the highest standards to avoid equipment failure.
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, forestry leadership, and equipment operators.
Your background:
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- To be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified.
- To have a Class A or Class B driver’s license.
- Diesel Mechanic Certification.
- Formal training in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
The actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!
Want to learn more about our Milhouse Forestry team?
Come join a supportive and hardworking team that is dedicated to encouraging our core values here at Milhouse. Come grow with us as we learn to develop & conquer a new region!
Company DescriptionMilhouse is a family of companies dedicated to improving communities around the world. Our expertise spans civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, general contracting, carpentry, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development.
Where others see just another project, we see an opportunity to drive meaningful change for our clients and the people they serve. Every day, we make a positive impact—delivering smarter solutions, revitalizing spaces, and building a stronger, more resilient world.
Company Description
Milhouse is a family of companies dedicated to improving communities around the world. Our expertise spans civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering, general contracting, carpentry, program management, vegetation management, and real estate development.\r\n\r\nWhere others see just another project, we see an opportunity to drive meaningful change for our clients and the people they serve. Every day, we make a positive impact—delivering smarter solutions, revitalizing spaces, and building a stronger, more resilient world.