LL Pelling is considered Eastern Iowa's premier asphalt paving contractor and producer. We're looking for a skilled heavy duty truck and trailer mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet. This full-time, year-round position comes with a competitive benefits package including a company-provided truck. As a mechanic, you should feel comfortable working independently and, when needed, with other mechanics to troubleshoot equipment failures. As part of a small team, it's vital that you're dependable, come to work on time, and have a strong work ethic. Overtime is normal during our construction season. If you like variety, then you'll enjoy knowing that no two days are the same! Mechanics perform work both inside a shop and outside, directly on construction sites.

　　Responsibilities

　　Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on heavy duty diesel trucks and trailers.

　　Troubleshoot malfunctions and determine repairs needed.

　　Complete maintenance and repair logs.

　　Maintain and secure work tools.

　　Clean and maintain a safe work area.

　　Know and observe lock-out/tag-out and all other safety procedures.

　　Observe environmental rules by properly disposing of waste oil/lube and filters and take care in fueling and cleaning equipment.

　　Maintain security by removing ignition keys from vehicles not in use and locking all gates when leaving company sites.

　　Additional duties as assigned.

　　Education and Experience

　　Be at least 18 years of age.

　　Valid driver's license with insurable driving record.

　　Recent experience repairing heavy diesel trucks and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Required Skills/Abilities

　　Must have regular dependable attendance to be physically present in the shop each day.

　　Must be able to drive to job sites and company locations.

　　Able to perform simple math calculations.

　　Able to work independently with little to no direction and in a team environment.

　　Good communication skills.

　　Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

　　Competent in the English language to read, write, speak, and listen.

　　Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Able to work outside in all weather conditions and within an indoor shop.

　　Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to perform strenuous manual tasks for long periods of time.

　　Must be able to safely work alongside moving construction equipment and open lanes of traffic in both day and night conditions.

　　Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication.

　　Have sufficient vision which permits moderate review of a wide variety of materials including operating manuals, safety plans, and inspection forms both in electronic and hardcopy formats.

　　Have sufficient manual dexterity to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; use hand tools and power tools for repair and maintenance; and document work performed in electronic and hardcopy formats.

　　Lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 75 puonds regularly; occasionally up to 100 pounds.

　　Stand, sit, squat, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, reach, climb into and out of equipment, and use a ladder as needed.

　　Work Schedule

　　Days and hours of work vary including overnight and weekend work based on weather, number of trucks being utilized, and project locations.

　　Must be available to work overtime: 50+ hours per week.

　　Must be available to work nights and weekends.

　　Benefits:

　　Like our people, our benefits are some of the best in the area.

　　Company truck

　　Paid vacation after 90 days; increases with tenure

　　Paid holidays

　　Generous 401k match

　　Affordable health, dental, & vision insurance

　　Free life insurance for employee, spouse, & dependents

　　Short-Term & Long-Term disability insurance

　　Employee appreciation events & gifts

　　Wellness Program

　　Safety Incentive Program

　　Company Info:

　　If you’re looking for a rewarding career with great benefits and family culture, LL Pelling could be the place for you. If you're looking for an employer with a solid reputation that pays well and treats you right, then join our team!

　　Pre-employment drug screening employer

　　Random drug testing employer

　　Minorities, women, and vets encouraged to apply.

　　LL Pelling participates in E-verify post-employment