Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic- Seattle, WA

Job Description:

Position Title: Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Location: Kent, WA

Reporting to: Branch Manager

Open to Relocation: No

On-Site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel Required: %

Terex Utilities is growing and expanding our service support across the US to continue to help serve our communities by listening, responding and delivering solutions. Our service function is key to our business success and we are looking to add skilled team members as we expand our service network. We continually invest in our team members by providing ongoing technical training to develop your skills and grow our business.

Highlights

• Great work environment
• Industry leading, highly competitive compensation
• Steady workload
• Yearly company funded tool purchase program
• Outstanding benefits package to take care of who's important to you
• Experience a committed safety culture
• Personalized and dedicated support team to keep you on the move

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures
• Follow and promote The Terex Way Values
• Work on a wide array of equipment including truck mounted aerial platforms, digger derricks and cranes
• Opportunities to travel and train
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and/or electrical system
• Inspect equipment used by customers
• Conveys information to Terex team members as appropriate
• Preside at trade shows, coordinating business development and educational activities with customers and contacts
• Must have a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and incorporate the principles in dealings with customers and team members
• Meet or exceed the training requirements for self-development during the year
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic set of mechanical tools (sockets, wrenches, and battery-operated impact gun)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with heavy machinery and/or utility equipment
• Willingness to submit for pre-employment background check and drug screening

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years in a similar field
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Experience with utility-type equipment
• Fluid Power Society certification (experience, or knowledge)
• Extensive knowledge of Terex Products: e.g Hi-Ranger, Telelect, Genie products or similar brands.
• Ability to work in a team-based safety focused workplace
• Able to work in a fast-past environment
• Basic computer skills 

Work Environment Considerations:

• Ability to stand on concrete 8+ hours per shift
• Able to climb ladders and over and under vehicles.
• Tolerable to heights

Salary: The compensation range for this position is $35-$45 hourly. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Encouraged to apply: If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

TEREX is an equal opportunity employer and appointments are based on merit. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.   

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Recruiting department (person or department) at   

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.