Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Vallejo, CA

Description

We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including but not limited to hydraulics and electrical engines on construction and agricultural equipment. This is a Level III technician role, meaning you'll need to have 7-10 years of experience repairing and servicing this type of equipment, and a willingness to continue learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC:

• Conduct repairs of heavy equipment, including hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Keep accurate records of repairs and maintenance work performed.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

You will be trained based on the equipment manufacturer you represent, with the intent to achieve established mastery and certifications where applicable. We hire mechanics based on level of experience (I, II, III, Journeyman), and you will receive wage progression as you make progress toward journeyman status as outlined in your union contract, You may come in as a Shop Technician, reporting to a branch location every day with an assigned bay, or as a Road Technician where you start in our Shop then progress to an assigned territory based on your learning plan and experience.

THIS IS A UNION REPRESENTED POSITION

We are proud to be affiliated with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers AFL-CIO, District Lodge 190, which represents this position at our company. This means you become part of the union within 30 days of being hired and your wages and benefits are established through the CBA negotiation process. Your starting wage will be determined based on your relevant skills and experience, and you will be placed on a development plan that leads to a wage increase every six months until you reach journeyman status. Wage increases are based on your demonstrated skills and overall performance.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

This is an exciting time to become part of the RJMS Corporation, which has been family owned and operated since 1927. We are a service first dock-to-dock equipment provider and love the fact that we keep the world moving! Our vision is to be a one-stop partner for our customers, offering products and solutions that improve operational up-time, increase efficiencies, drive productivity, and enable their success. Our solutions include material handling (e.g., forklifts, booms, scissors, electric carts), heavy equipment (e.g., excavators, telehandlers, skid steers) power (industrial batteries and charging stations), storage (racking and containers), warehouse (docks, doors and even safety supplies). This also means we offer growth across many different career paths!

We accomplish this by embracing our mission to provide the best possible experience for our customers, suppliers and employees every day, through living our values of communication, transparency, accountability, follow-through and employee development. If you are looking for a place to grow and make a difference, this is a great place to call home. You can learn more about our history here and check our Instagram feed for even more insights about our culture.

WHAT ABOUT THE BENEFITS?

As a union member, the company will pay up to $1800/month toward your healthcare benefits and you have no payroll deductions. Wow, right?

Here's a high-level summary:

• Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser PPO
• Delta Dental plus orthodontics
• VSP Vision plus prescription safety lenses
• Life Insurance and Burial benefits
• Supplemental short-term disability income
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Program through Uprise
• Annual reimbursement for work boots

WHAT DO YOU PAY? This position will earn 90%-95% of our Journeyman rate which is currently $44.00.

Requirements

Required - Skills that will help ensure you are successful as a heavy equipment mechanic.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 to 10 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and electrical engines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working with a computer tablet, typing, and taking photos.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office product suite (Outlook, Teams, etc.) and other dealer applications.
• Ability to clearly describe in writing, specific equipment information and findings in English.
• Ability to work safely under pressure, take general directions and use good judgement when working independently.
• Ability to act in a way that is consistent with our values.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and other industrial equipment to travel to customer site(s) and test equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Clear Background, Drug screen and DMV report

Desired

• ASE certifications
• Technical school certificate of completion

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Approximately 80% is spent bending, squatting, stooping, standing, or moving about the work area.
• Approximately 20% could be spent driving to and from customer sites and/or forklift equipment.
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement required for driving equipment including forklift and motor vehicle.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance from others or utilizing a lifting device.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

The policy of RJMS Corporation is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.