Mechanic - Construction Equipment Job at Star Equipment Ltd

Star Equipment Ltd Des Moines, IA 50314

Star Equipment, Ltd is seeking diesel service technicians at our Des Moines location, 1401 2nd Ave. We are a 3rd generation family-owned Iowa company that was founded in 1968. Star Equipment has grown to 85 employees in 4 Iowa locations; Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Ames. Our equipment ranges from small generators and concrete saws, to skidloaders and forklifts, to concrete pumps and crane trucks.

The ideal applicant should be a self starter with 2 years experience in diesel, small engine, and hydraulics on construction equipment. However, we are willing to train the right candidate. Paid technician training could be in-house or at service schools for major brands of equipment that we carry.

Diesel Service Technician Responsibilities:

  • Perform with minimum supervision equipment repairs in a timely manner.
  • Insure all safety procedures are followed and that fellow employees do the same.
  • Trouble shoot problems on all equipment using test equipment, tools, service manuals and service bulletins.
  • Utilize all departmental reference materials, service and parts manuals as needed to complete the job.
  • Continually study and upgrade proficiency in construction equipment trouble shooting and repair.
  • Keep your paperwork up-to-date at all times, personal and company (CDL - Physical Card - Log Books - Time Sheets).
  • Think your job through and do it the best and most efficient way possible.
  • Learn to operate construction equipment for diagnostics and repair.
  • Own enough hand tools to facilitate completion of job tasks.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Construction equipment mechanical experience preferred
  • Demonstrate high degree of proficiency in construction equipment repair.
  • Ability to read and use reference materials, both on paper and on computer.
  • Ability to lift 100 lbs.
  • We are open 7a.m. to 5 p.m Mon-Fri, 8-noon Saturday (except for Winter)
  • Ability to work as part of a team.

Benefits include competitive wages, health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, 401k plan, vacation and sick leave, 6 paid holidays. Uniforms provided. Pre-employment drug screen and physical required (paid by Star). EOE

Benefit Conditions:

  • Only full-time employees eligible

Typical end time:

  • 5PM

Typical start time:

  • 7AM

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Diesel Engine Repair: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person




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