Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Belle Field currently has an opening for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at its Belle Fourche, SD facility. The position requires the individual be safety minded. Mechanic performs any and all tasks associated with repairing Wheel-Scrapers, Dozers, Loaders, Motor graders, Backhoes, Excavators, Articulated haul trucks, Skid Steers, Water pumps, Generators.  Repairs to the Equipment will be conducted in or at shop facility, or out in the field using provided service truck.

The requirements listed in the sections that follow are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions (primary duties) of the job.

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must have own tools
• Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in repairs
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, air, brake
• Current CDL is a plus
• Clean MVR
• Ability to:
  • Stand or walk for long periods of time
  • Bend, stretch, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Lift occasionally up to 75 lbs
  • Fill out all necessary daily paperwork and/or safety related documents
  • Recognize and respond to immediate safety concerns

• Outdoors in any and all weather conditions.

• 10-12 hour work days, 5 days a week, overtime, occasional Saturday if weather interrupts regular week

• MSHA