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At Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, we’re always on the lookout for skilled tradesmen to join our team! If you’re passionate about your craft and ready to tackle exciting projects in Metro St. Louis and Southern Illinois, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build something great together!

Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other trait protected by state or federal law.

Available Positions

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Korte & Luitjohan Contractors of Highland is looking for someone who is a problem solver with a strong attention to detail to be a Heavy Equipment Mechanic in our shop. 

Our Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for safely diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining construction vehicles and equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, brake, fuel, and HVAC systems. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient job site operations. You will be responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling/disassembling components and servicing a variety of construction equipment. 

This is a full-time, hourly position. Salary range is $32-$38/hr.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Minimum three years’ experience in repairing / servicing heavy equipment
• Strong knowledge of diagnostics and repair of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Commitment to safety
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams and to operate electronic diagnostic tools
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds and perform tasks requiring standing, lifting, bending, kneeling
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• ASE Certification
• HVAC Certification
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)