Shop Mechanic

Company: CalPortland
Location: Olympia
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary The Shop Mechanic repairs automotive as well as heavy duty diesel plant and quarry mobile equipment. Benefits At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from. Compensation Hourly $46.30 Responsibilities Disassembles and overhauls engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends and other assemblies on diesel/gasoline motorized equipment Grinds valves, adjusts brakes, aligns wheels, straightens frames and repairs fuel pumps Performs welding, brazing, cutting or fabricating on engine powered equipment Maintains air conditioning units on all mobile equipment Performs repairs and troubleshooting in mobile equipment electrical systems Maintains cleanliness in areas of facility Performs other duties as assigned Education High school diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications Familiarity with computers Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibilities Ability to sit, stand, stoop, lift up to 70 lbs., and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours) Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground); ability to climb on equipment Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require use of hearing protection Exposure to various chemicals; see MSDS for more details Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of aggregate preferred Conditions of Employment Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Keywords: CalPortland, Sammamish , Shop Mechanic, Engineering , Olympia, Washington