Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Mechanic Specialty Drilling Holding Co
• Tacoma, WA, US Job Description

We are a respected and growing drilling firm. We are looking for a full‑time Mechanic to pursue a career with a company that treats you right. Typical work week Monday‑Friday, with flexibility required. Company provides a service truck for mobile repairs.

Safe and reliable team members are rewarded with industry‑best wages, top benefits, bonuses, and an industry‑best overtime pay policy. The company provides a 3% additional contribution to a 401(k), regardless if you elect to contribute.

• Maintain fleet of drill rigs and support equipment, including diesel trucks, drill rigs, tracked equipment, trailers, and support equipment.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on the above equipment.
• Conduct DOT annual inspections and maintain required files.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and shop space in compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible.

• Ability to drive standard and automatic transmissions with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation and punctuality.
• Regular attendance.
• Excellent attitude, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Safe work habits and a mature safety mentality.
• Willingness to work overtime, occasional weekends, and perform mobile repairs.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, push/pull, reach, and climb unrestricted for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs occasionally with proper techniques.
• Knowledge of gears and bearings.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of welding methods and ability to fabricate on occasion.
• Knowledge of DOT FMCSA regulations.
• Drug‑free business requiring DOT random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pass periodic DOT physical exam and obtain DOT medical certificate.

• 3+ years of relevant experience repairing construction‑type equipment.
• Experience with truck‑mounted drill rigs and wire rope.
• CDL with DOT medical certificate.
• Forklift and skid‑steer/loader maintenance and repair knowledge.

Minimum $30 per hour, or more depending on experience, with overtime after 8 hours per day and average 50+ hours per week. Overtime paid after 8 hours per day (other companies pay after 40). Top benefits plus automatic 3% 401(k) contribution. Paid vacation and holidays after first year. Direct deposit weekly.

• Commercial Driver License.
• Proven experience working around drill rigs.

Wage negotiable depending on experience. Overtime and excellent benefits available.

Full‑time

$30.00 – $40.00 per hour

40–50 hours per week

• 401(k)
  matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday