Heavy Equipment Mechanic

5 days ago

St Paul, MN, United States Bituminous Roadways Full time
Department: Shop Operations

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Job type: Full-Time / Year-Round (although the shop does close for 3 weeks over winter)

Pay Type / Range:

Journeyman Union Scale (Field Rate vs. Shop Rate).

$42.77 - $46.61 per hour (based on experience)
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Union Benefits & Additional Information:

  • Operating Engineers Local 49 Union (https://health49.org/)
    • Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
  • Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
  • PTO (ESST) Program covering all time away from work.
  • Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
  • Annual boot allowance
Job Summary: The Mechanic role is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of heavy construction equipment such as pavers, rollers, skid steers, graders, excavators, loaders, and trucks. This role ensures that equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for use in the field to support paving and grading operations.

The day-to-day challenges keep you on your toes with variety and teamwork along with a chance at independence. Our mechanics get to play the "hero" role each day as they help keep our jobs moving and our equipment running and operating safely. The right person for this job is focused and coachable, has the drive to learn and succeed, and can work under pressure, all while having fun

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Understand and follow established procedures.
  • Establish and communicate new procedures.
  • Understand operating principles of machinery.
  • Take responsibility for keeping machinery useful.
  • Watch carefully for problems and potential problems.
  • Use judgement to determine repair priorities.
  • Create and use routines for maintenance.
  • Create and maintain accurate records.
  • Communicate effectively with fellow employees for safety and efficiency.
  • Maintain credibility and control in unusual situations.
  • Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors.
  • Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors.
  • Follow company and industry safety standards and procedures at all times.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop and equipment
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • CDL Highly Preferred
  • Paving equipment mechanic experience highly preferred
  • 2 years' experience and/or Votech / Mechanical Training
  • Good driving record
  • Strong safety awareness and technical capacity
  • Reliable and strong problem-solving skills
  • High school education or GED equivalent.
  • Strong team player
  • Reliable and on-time.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and heavier loads with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching overhead.
  • Occasional climbing on and off heavy machinery.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and awkward positions for extended periods.
  • Manual dexterity for handling tools and small parts.
  • Comfortable working in varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, noise, and exposure to lubricants and cleaning agents.
  • Visual and auditory ability to detect equipment malfunctions and safety hazards.
Work Environment:
  • Shop and field settings with exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and outdoor conditions.
  • Must adhere to all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Live up to our company Core Values:
  • Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
  • Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
  • Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
  • Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
  • Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.
Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:
  • Family owned and operated
  • Paid Training
  • Advancement opportunities - we aim to promote within
  • No out of town jobs / home every night
  • Family Oriented - Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 651.686.7001
Email: HR@Bitroads.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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