Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Georgia‑Pacific LLC – Fort Dodge, IA

Location: Fort Dodge, IA

Job Overview: If you are a self‑directed, motivated individual with experience with heavy mobile equipment, our Fort Dodge, IA Gypsum facility is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for servicing and repairs on all forms of heavy equipment, machinery, and job site vehicles. Candidates must be able to manage a changing workload driven by quarry production needs. This position involves working both indoors and outdoors. The work environment includes periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Our Team: Georgia‑Pacific’s building product business is consistently among the nation’s top suppliers of building products to large warehouse retailers and building materials dealers. Our employees strive for safety and health excellence while achieving an injury‑free workplace. To learn more about our Building Products division, visit

Benefits: Georgia‑Pacific offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), accident and sickness, paid holidays and vacations, as well as overtime opportunities.

• Diagnose and maintain a variety of heavy equipment
• Assess equipment using diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices or operate and inspect equipment in order to diagnose defects and formulate a strategy for necessary repairs
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records
• Perform housekeeping as needed within the ME shop to ensure the area is clean and organized
• Lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Utilize computer software for record keeping, documentation and ordering parts

• At least one (1) or more years of experience as a heavy equipment mechanic including haul trucks, excavators, loaders, dozers, skid loaders, surface miner, man baskets, etc.

• One (1) year or more of mining experience
• One (1) year or more of experience working with construction and/or mining equipment
• Experience operating continuous surface mining equipment

Hiring Philosophy is a part of our company values:
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Our Benefits approach extends employment resources to support physical, financial, and emotional strength. Our plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer
, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information , aquí, or tu).

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing