Heavy-Duty Mechanic

Eudora, Denver CO

Description

If you are interested, please email for an application Keller Foundations, Inc. is a leading drilled foundation, earth retention, and geotechnical specialty contractor with offices located throughout the United States. Keller routinely develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to challenging geotechnical problems for its customers. As the leader in Geotechnical we are constantly looking to expand our team and find personnel that are willing to grow within our company. Keller is actively searching for a qualified Heavy-duty Mechanic to join our successful geotechnical construction team. Keller is one of the largest geotechnical construction companies in the United States offering competitive wages and opportunities for growth. Applicants must have documentation of two or more years of experience in truck, trailer, and heavy equipment repair and maintenance. Applicant must be a high school graduate or show equivalent training, be able to efficiently perform electrical and hydraulic diagnostics, and pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen. Applicant must be a self-motivated individual and demonstrate significant attention-to-detail at all times. ASE Certification and basic computer skills to perform service reporting are desirable, however not required. Applicant must also possess all required Class I Mechanic hand tools. More experienced applicants will have experience with heavy drill rigs (Klemm, SoilMec, and Watson) used in geotechnical construction, concrete pumps, air compressors, generators, and other heavy equipment. The safe operation of basic heavy equipment including forklifts, wheeled front end loaders, and excavators is also a plus, along with a holding a current CDL license. The available position is approximately 50% field and 50% shop based and reports to a Shop Supervisor and/or onsite project Superintendent. Out of town travel is required. In addition to above mentioned responsibilities, applicants will be expected to perform basic labor tasks when not assigned to typical mechanic operations. These labor tasks may require extensive physical activity at times. Keller provides numerous internal and external training classes and encourages obtaining certifications related to quality, knowledge, and safety. Full time employees are eligible to receive benefits as well as participate in the company 401K. Qualified candidates must have or be: • Hands-on mechanic experience • Self-motivated and willing to travel • Ability to work in a team environment with interpersonal communication skills • Ability to perform physical labor and other strenuous physical tasks; to include frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs • Comfortable working outdoors in a high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations • Ability to work in confined and cluttered spaces • Capable of climbing and keeping balance on uneven areas • Prior OSHA, First Aid, and/or Safety Training preferred • Specific experience working on equipment typically found in geotechnical construction is a plus Applicants must possess the skills to work safely and efficiently at all times, be drug free, have reliable transportation to and from the jobsite, have valid identification, and must be eligible to work in the United States as verified through E-Verify. Out of town/state travel is required at times. Base pay rate is $22 to 28/hour - Actual pay rate is based on experience. Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified woman, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.