Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Located in Fordville, ND
Salary: $28.00-$36.00
Mechanic - Diesel & Heavy Equipment Location: Forest River, ND
Pay: $28-$36/hour
Schedule: Full-time, M-F (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with flexible hours; additional hours as needed
Express Employment Professionals has partnered with a growing transportation and construction company to find an experienced
Mechanic . This role is perfect for someone with diesel and heavy equipment expertise who wants to keep critical machinery running safely and efficiently.
What You'll Do: - Inspect, diagnose, and repair diesel trucks, construction equipment, and tractor-trailers, including brakes, engines, fuel systems, hydraulics, and alternators.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Operate hand and power tools, welding and soldering equipment, and diagnostic machinery.
- Maintain detailed service records and communicate maintenance needs with supervisors and operators.
- Order and maintain inventory of parts, fabricate replacement components as needed, and ensure all repairs meet safety and regulatory standards.
- Travel as required (up to 50%) to support field operations.
What You'll Need: - High school diploma or GED.
- 2-3 years of experience as a diesel mechanic or heavy equipment mechanic.
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
- Strong mechanical knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems, welding, and electrical diagnostics.
- Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex machinery independently.
- Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Willingness to work a physically demanding role in varying environments.
Why This Job Rocks: - Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime.
- Variety of work across heavy equipment, diesel trucks, and construction machinery.
- Hands-on role where your skills directly impact safety and project efficiency.
- Travel and on-the-job variety to keep the workday interesting.
- Opportunity to grow your expertise and expand your mechanical skill set.
Physical & Environmental Demands: - Standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, bending, and working in cramped or elevated spaces.
- Exposure to dust, fumes, grease, oil, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery.
- Requires dexterity, coordination, and the ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
Ready to take your mechanical skills to the next level? Apply now through Express Employment Professionals to join a team that values expertise, safety, and hands-on problem solving.
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Express Office: Grand Forks
3325 South Washington Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Flexible hours,