Heavy Equipment Truck Mechanic
Step into the Nelson Family of businesses, uniting Nelson Brothers Trucking, Inc., M.O. Nelson & Sons, Inc., and Nelson Enterprises Inc. Celebrating 57 successful years in 2024 as a privately-owned family enterprise, our legacy of success and innovation continues to flourish.
We are a leading employer in Springfield, Oregon, dedicated to providing exceptional trucking services across our three divisions: log trucking, curtain van transportation, and heavy haul services.
Our dedication to teamwork, safety, integrity, and reliability in service delivery shapes our operations and drives our continued growth.
Join us in shaping transportation's future with a team that embodies the heart of the Nelson legacy – where each member is valued, inspired, and empowered to leave a lasting impact.
Essential Duties:
Troubleshoot and perform repair, inspection, and maintenance of heavy trucks and trailers, and any equipment assigned
Perform diagnostics on engines and equipment
Reconditions and replaces parts, such as pistons, bearings, gears, valves, and bushings, using engine lathes,
boring machines, hand tools, and precision measuring instruments.
May weld and cut parts, using arc-welding and flame cutting equipment.
Operate customary hand or power tools used for mechanical repairs
Keep accurate service records
Account for parts and supplies inventory, if applicable.
Qualifications:
1-2 years of heavy equipment experience, REQUIRED.
High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational or Technical certification preferred
Working knowledge in the use of hand tools required
Regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
Benefits
Full-time employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with an employee assistance program. Employees can enroll in our 401K plan with a company match. Employees also receive paid time off (PTO) on an accrual basis, Oregon sick leave, six paid holidays throughout the year, and supplemental AFLAC coverage.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations
Nelson Family of Businesses is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations and do not discriminate based on disability or other protected status.
Apply online on company website: http://www.monelsontrucking.com/index.html
