R-2 Contractors

Fleet Maintenance Engineer/Parts Specalist

Redmond, OR
Full Time
Corporate Office
Mid Level

Join the R-2 Contractors Team!

For more than 15 years, R-2 Contractors has built a reputation for excellence in civil and underground construction. Founded in 2009, we take pride in delivering high-quality excavation and utility construction services with a commitment to safety, professionalism, and craftsmanship. Our core values are simple: Pride, Grit, & Own It!

Fleet Maintenance Engineer & Parts Specialist

Location: Prineville Shop | Prineville, OR
Department: Fleet Maintenance
Reports To: Shop Management
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday | 10-hour days
Compensation: $20–$40 per hour, DOE 
Benefits: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents,401k, PTO

Position Summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking a motivated, mechanically inclined Fleet Maintenance Engineer & Parts Specialist to support our Prineville fleet maintenance shop. This is more than a traditional parts counter role: the position combines parts procurement, work-order and inventory support, shop organization, and opportunities to learn heavy equipment maintenance alongside experienced mechanics. Our fleet includes excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, drilling equipment, vocational trucks, pickups, service trucks, trailers, and specialized construction equipment.

Key Responsibilities – Parts & Inventory

  • Manage shop parts and supplies inventory; receive, inspect, label, organize, and store deliveries.
  • Identify, research, source, purchase, and track OEM and aftermarket parts for heavy equipment, trucks, and support equipment.
  • Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records using Samsara and other fleet systems; support work-order documentation.
  • Establish stocking levels and reorder points; assemble standardized parts kits for shop operations, service trucks, pickups, and job trailers.
  • Coordinate with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times, and timely delivery to reduce equipment downtime.

Key Responsibilities – Maintenance & Shop Support

  • Coordinate parts, tools, and materials for scheduled shop repairs, preventive maintenance, and field service.
  • Work alongside mechanics to learn equipment systems and assist with maintenance and repairs as directed.
  • Help prepare equipment and maintenance kits for project deployment; support shop organization and tool accountability.
  • Learn to interpret parts diagrams, service manuals, hydraulic schematics, and technical information.
  • Identify recurring failures and recommend improvements to inventory, purchasing, and maintenance readiness.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience with parts, tools, equipment, automotive or diesel repair, or a related mechanical field.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to research parts, communicate with vendors, and follow through on orders.
  • Willingness to learn from experienced mechanics and assist with hands-on maintenance tasks.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of John Deere, Kenworth, Takeuchi, heavy equipment, vocational trucks, and pickups.
  • Experience in a heavy equipment shop, diesel facility, construction company, or equipment dealership.
  • Familiarity with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, OEM/aftermarket parts, and purchasing or inventory management.
  • Experience with Samsara or comparable fleet and maintenance tracking software.

Why Join R-2 Contractors?

Build practical mechanical knowledge while supporting the people and equipment that keep heavy civil projects moving. We welcome candidates with established parts experience as well as motivated applicants looking to develop a career in heavy equipment maintenance. Our team values Pride, Grit, and Own It.

R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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