Service Mechanic
Job Description
Key Staffing is looking for a Service Mechanic.
Pay Range: $20-$23/hr.
Position Overview:
The Service Mechanic will assist with diagnosing mechanical issues, performing preventative maintenance, completing repairs, and maintaining accurate service records. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment remains operational, safe, and compliant in a demanding outdoor industrial environment.
Primary equipment includes heavy-duty diesel-powered machinery such as scrapers, bulldozers, haul trucks, excavators, and various hydraulic systems. The role also involves maintaining shop equipment and supporting facility fixed assets as needed.
Key Responsibilities
In coordination with site leadership, this position will:
Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety valves, motors, and related systems on stationary and mobile equipment
Inspect, repair, and adjust diesel power units, hydraulic systems, injection valves, mold boards, and other heavy equipment components
Perform preventative maintenance including lubrication and replacement of filters, belts, and related parts
Diagnose mechanical defects and perform repairs or coordinate repairs with third-party mechanics upon approval
Weld and fabricate to repair mobile equipment and facility assets (fences, gates, wash racks, etc.)
Operate heavy equipment as needed or assigned
Maintain shop cleanliness, safety, and organization at all times
Document work orders and maintain accurate repair and maintenance records
Coordinate with purchasing staff for ordering parts and shop supplies
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels
Serve as shift lead in the absence of the Supervisor when needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold
Ability to work in dusty, odorous, and industrial waste facility environments
Ability to climb stairs equivalent to at least two stories
Ability to work during night-time hours when required
Ability to use hand tools in various positions and angles
Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs occasionally
Must be self-motivated, safety-conscious, and able to work independently
Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Minimum 1–2 years of mechanical experience in heavy equipment, automotive, or industrial environments
Diesel experience is a plus
Skilled in use and care of hand and power tools for mechanical repair work
Experience servicing equipment such as A/C recyclers, hydraulic jacks, or emission analyzers
Welding knowledge and field experience preferred
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and improve efficiency of shop operations
Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
Commitment to Diversity: As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multi-generational and multicultural workforce, Key Staffing recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.
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