Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Equipment and Trucks

Job Title: Mechanic (Heavy Equipment & Truck)

This position is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing heavy equipment such as excavators, dozers, loaders, dump trucks, and other construction machinery of all makes and models. This role also supports general shop upkeep and repairs tools and equipment to keep the shop running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment including excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, dump trucks, and similar machinery

Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) such as oil changes, filters, fluids, belts, hoses, and inspections

Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues

Repair and maintain shop tools, welding equipment, and other support equipment

Assist with general shop maintenance, including keeping work areas clean, organized, and safe

Document repairs and maintenance work as required

Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times

Communicate equipment issues clearly with supervisors and team members

Qualifications

Experience working on heavy equipment or diesel machinery (shop or field)

Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills

Knowledge of hydraulic systems, engines, and powertrains

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment

Welding experience is a plus

Valid driver’s license

Flexibility to work various schedules including shift work, required overtime, and on-call if needed

Preferred Experience

2+ years of heavy equipment or diesel mechanic experience

Experience working on multiple equipment brands and models

Technical school or equivalent hands-on experience

Important Information

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is routinely lifting up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 20%.                                           

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

This is a non-exempt position.