Mobile Mechanic

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Responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery for Milhouse Forestry. Inspect and diagnose malfunctions in heavy equipment such as giraffe, skid steer, forestry tractor, bucket truck, chip truck, chippers and fleet vehicles. Travel to job sites to perform repairs and maintenance in the field.

• Repairs and maintains large machinery, including forestry-related equipment, hydraulics, and mobile mechanical equipment.
• Testing equipment, analyzing malfunctions, and using manual and electrical tools to fix broken parts.
• Be able to assemble gear systems, fit bearings, weld broken parts, fabricate parts from sheet metal.
• Keep machines clean and functioning up to industry standards.
• Transport equipment as needed to ensure crews have the proper equipment.
• Work with vendors to understand warranty standards and specifications.
• Measure effectiveness in establishing appropriate reporting and control procedures; operate efficiently at lowest cost; stay within established budgets.
• Maintain and update inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.

• Measure effectiveness in time management; initiative and independent action within prescribed limits.
• Establish min/max levels for necessary parts to ensure availability.
• Proficiency in understanding and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and other heavy equipment components.
• Ability to diagnose issues quickly and accurately to determine the best course of action for repairs.
• Capability to lift heavy parts and equipment and work in physically demanding environments.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance are performed to the highest standards to avoid equipment failure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, forestry leadership, and equipment operators.

• DOT certified.
• Class A or Class B driver’s license.
• Diesel Mechanic Certification.
• Formal training in heavy equipment repair and maintenance.

$30 - $36 an hour

Actual base pay depends upon many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. While we provide a range, we'd love to hear from you if you are in or outside of this range as we are always looking to cater roles to the Talent we find!

Milhouse Forestry, LLC. is an affiliate of Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. Milhouse Forestry is a diverse, innovative vegetation management firm providing line clearance services to the utility industry. We sustainably solve problems associated with vegetation management challenges. Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. was founded in 2001 with the goal of building the best engineering company in the country.

Milhouse Forestry is excited to welcome you as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are at-will employer.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• = The benefits listed above are subject to employment status

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.